Senior AI Security Research Scientist - Equity & Impact

NVIDIA Corporation; California; On-site; USD 192,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation is seeking an AI Security Researcher to advance safety for AI models, systems, and infrastructure. The role focuses on research that strengthens cybersecurity for AI and traditional software, with hands-on safety in agents and Generative AI workflows.

You will develop tools, publish results, and share findings across teams while contributing to NVIDIA's security-first culture. A strong research background and passion for learning are essential.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of experience in machine learning, cybersecurity, or related fields.
• Demonstrated programming expertise.
• Strong knowledge of AI and traditional software weaknesses and mitigation strategies.
• Deep understanding of Generative AI workflows.

Responsibilities

• Conduct novel research on improving cybersecurity and AI, focusing on models and agents.
• Contribute research on new security problems in AI and security.
• Develop tools and processes to expose or remediate weaknesses in AI systems.
• Present results through publications or other forums to security and ML communities.
• Collaborate with other teams at NVIDIA to apply findings across contexts.

Skills

Machine learning

Cybersecurity

Programming skills

Generative AI knowledge

Self-motivation

Communication

Education

MS or PhD in CS/CE/DS

Job description

NVIDIA Corporation is seeking an AI Security Researcher to advance safety for AI models, systems, and infrastructure. The role focuses on research that strengthens cybersecurity for AI and traditional software, with hands-on safety in agents and Generative AI workflows.

You will develop tools, publish results, and share findings across teams while contributing to NVIDIA's security-first culture. A strong research background and passion for learning are essential.