Senior AI Security Research Leader

RAND Corporation; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 167,300 - 261,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time-off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

A prominent research organization is seeking a Senior Research Lead for its AI Security Portfolio in San Francisco. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team to define research agendas, mentor staff, and engage with stakeholders to ensure AI technologies are secure and aligned with national security priorities. Candidates should have significant experience in AI security, strong leadership skills, and relevant academic qualifications. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary range from $167,300 to $261,400.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven experience designing and delivering complex projects.
• Familiarity with U.S. cybersecurity policy processes.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive RAND’s research agenda on secure AI systems.
• Mentor and manage senior technical staff and project leaders.
• Engage with senior government and industry stakeholders.

Skills

Technical experience in AI security

Leadership of large technical programs

Communication of complex issues

Understanding of AI vulnerabilities

Education

PhD in relevant fields

Master's degree with 9+ years of experience

Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

CUDA

Job description

A prominent research organization is seeking a Senior Research Lead for its AI Security Portfolio in San Francisco. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team to define research agendas, mentor staff, and engage with stakeholders to ensure AI technologies are secure and aligned with national security priorities. Candidates should have significant experience in AI security, strong leadership skills, and relevant academic qualifications. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary range from $167,300 to $261,400.