Research Intern, AI Security - FRA

Fujitsu; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Fujitsu in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking fall-through-spring exceptional interns to join the Security Science Laboratory (SS Lab). This role focuses on AI safety, privacy, and alignment in LLM-based agentic systems and robotics.

You will develop algorithms, conduct experiments, and publish findings at scientific conferences; strong curiosity, self-directed work, and meticulous communication are valued. The intern may work full-time or part-time during the academic year.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program in computer science or a related discipline, with demonstrated research experience applying AI, NLP, and/or ML techniques to security and privacy challenges in agentic AI or robotics.
• Track record of coming up with new ideas or improving upon existing ideas in computing, demonstrated by publications, projects, or competitions.
• Experience in evaluating tools and technologies in processing data from diverse but specialized fields of science.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms and systems, conduct experiments, and analyze the results. Potential research topics include, but are not limited to, detecting and preventing multi-turn and multi-stage jailbreaking, adversarial coordination, data poisoning, contextual privacy leakage, improving misalignment with user perceptions in agentic AI systems and robotics.
• Publish research papers in scientific conferences on AI, NLP, ML, and Security. Showcase the work via presentation in talks, conferences and workshops.

Skills

AI research

NLP

ML techniques

Security privacy

Publications

Education

PhD student in CS

Tools

Data processing tools

Job description

Job Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Location Flexibility: Multiple Locations in Country

At Fujitsu, we are driven by our purpose to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation.

We have been a pioneer in technology and innovation for over 80 years, and we are committed to using our expertise to help businesses and organizations transform for the digital age. We believe that digital transformation is essential to creating a more sustainable future. That's why we are working with our customers to develop solutions that can help them reduce their environmental impact, improve their efficiency, and create a more equitable society.

We are committed to contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals are a blueprint for a better future for all, and we believe that technology can play a vital role in achieving them.

If you share our passion for making a meaningful impact on the world, we invite you to join our global family of 130,000 employees spanning more than 50 countries. We are a diverse workforce, and we offer a wide range of opportunities for you to grow and develop your career.

Together, we can create a more sustainable future for all.

The Security Science Laboratory, or SS Lab, at Fujitsu specializes in integrating research in AI and security to build trust in the increasingly diverse digital society. We are seeking fall-through-spring exceptional interns to join our SS Lab in the US. This position provides an opportunity to solve problems on safety, privacy, and AI alignment in LLM-based agentic systems and Robotics. We value individuals with vision to pick up new knowledge, see through complex scenarios and arrive at simple, elegant yet workable solutions. Self-driven nature, creativity, communication skills, and attention to details are traits of a successful researcher in this role. An intern has an option to work either full time or part time during the academic year.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms and systems, conduct experiments, and analyze the results. Potential research topics include, but are not limited to, detecting and preventing multi-turn and multi-stage jailbreaking, adversarial coordination, data poisoning, contextual privacy leakage, improving misalignment with user perceptions in agentic AI systems and robotics.
• Publish research papers in scientific conferences on AI, NLP, ML, and Security. Showcase the work via presentation in talks, conferences and workshops.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program in computer science or a related discipline, with demonstrated research experience applying AI, NLP, and/or ML techniques to security and privacy challenges in agentic AI or robotics.
• Track record of coming up with new ideas or improving upon existing ideas in computing, demonstrated by accomplishments such as publications, projects, or competitions.
• Experience in evaluating tools and technologies in processing data from diverse but specialized fields of science.

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At Fujitsu, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success, and we are committed to creating an environment where all employees can thrive.

We are an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We believe that everyone has something to contribute, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential.

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