Senior Research Scientist, Security and Privacy

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Diversity-focused workplace

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to dive into security and privacy in AI systems. This role involves analyzing vulnerabilities, developing algorithms, and collaborating across teams to ensure trustworthy AI systems. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a related field and at least four years of relevant experience. Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python are essential. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with a strong background in computer architecture, cryptography, and AI/ML.
• 4+ years of relevant research and work experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in a specific security area such as AI/ML algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Analyze potential vulnerabilities in AI systems.
• Develop hardware, software, and algorithms for trustworthy AI.
• Collaborate across varied teams and publish research.

Skills

Computer architecture

Applied cryptography

AI/ML algorithms

C

C++

Python

Scripting languages

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Research Scientist, Security and Privacy page is loaded## Senior Research Scientist, Security and Privacylocations: US, MA, Westford: US, CA, Santa Claratime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR2008904We are now looking for Senior Research Scientist, Security and Privacy. NVIDIA is seeking exceptional security and privacy researchers to contribute to the development of secure, private, and safe AI systems. Security, privacy, and safety concerns are increasingly limiting the access and use of data in AI as well as the use of AI in critical use cases. In order to enable trustworthy AI systems in the future, all layers of AI systems need to be co-designed and co-optimized to provide strong, verifiable protection while still maximizing performance and energy efficiency. We are seeking candidates that have a proven track record of research excellence, a broad perspective on security/privacy across the full hardware/software stack, and depth in one of the layers such as computer architecture, programming languages, software systems, applied cryptography, and AI/ML algorithms.NVIDIA has pioneered programmable GPUs and the CUDA language, and is a world leader in accelerated computing and AI systems, with aggressive plans for future system developments. This position offers you the opportunity to have a real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company.**What you'll be doing:*** Understand and analyze the potential vulnerabilities and risks in future systems for AI and AI-based systems.* Develop creative hardware, software, and algorithms to enable trustworthy AI systems with strong and verifiable security, privacy, and safety guarantees.* Collaborate with a diverse set of teams across the company, spanning software, hardware, research, and product groups.* Publish original research and speak at conferences and events.**What we need to see:*** You have a Ph.D. in CE/CS/EE (or equivalent experience) with a strong background in computer architecture, operating systems, programming languages/compilers, applied cryptography, and/or AI/ML. A strong publication, patent, and research collaboration history is a huge advantage.* At least 4 years of relevant research and work experience* Demonstrated expertise in at least one specific security area (applied cryptography, programming languages, software systems , AI/ML algorithms, computer architecture, etc) with the ability to become the go-to resource within a team having varied backgrounds.* Experience with experimental research and development.* Strengths coding in C, C++, Python, and/or scripting languages.* Strong communication skills needed. Being a creative and dynamic presenter is a big advantage.Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 299,000 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.You will also be eligible for equity and .Applications for this job will be accepted at least until December 7, 2025.NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.