AI Security Researcher: AI Robustness & Threat Analysis

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% retirement contribution

Tuition benefits (CMU and others)

Paid parental and military leave

Professional development opportunities

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University, located in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking an AI Security Researcher to advance AI robustness and security. You will analyze AI systems for vulnerabilities, reverse engineer threats, and develop new analysis methods while collaborating with government, academia, and industry partners to shape national AI security strategy.

Join a multidisciplinary team in the Threat Analysis Directorate to co-author proposals, conduct studies,

Qualifications

• Background in AI/ML and cybersecurity desired.
• Practical experience with vulnerability research, analysis, disclosure, or mitigation.
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools and software packages.

Responsibilities

• Develop state-of-the-art approaches for analyzing robustness of AI systems.
• Reverse engineer malicious code to support high-impact customers.
• Evaluate tools and processes for AI security robustness.
• Publish results and contribute to national AI security strategy.
• Collaborate with AI/cybersecurity professionals and policymakers.

Skills

AI/ML & cybersecurity

Python

C/C++

Reverse engineering

Communications

Education

BS in ML, cybersecurity, statistics or related, 3+ yrs

MS in ML, cybersecurity, statistics or related, 1+ yr

Tools

Numpy

PyTorch

TensorFlow

ART

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Job description

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University, located in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking an AI Security Researcher to advance AI robustness and security. You will analyze AI systems for vulnerabilities, reverse engineer threats, and develop new analysis methods while collaborating with government, academia, and industry partners to shape national AI security strategy.

Join a multidisciplinary team in the Threat Analysis Directorate to co-author proposals, conduct studies,