Sr. Principal AI Security Researcher (Office of Netsec CTO)

Palo Alto Networks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking cybersecurity company as a Sr. Principal AI Security Researcher, where you'll play a crucial role in combating evolving security threats. In this high-impact position, you'll leverage your deep knowledge of AI systems to discover vulnerabilities and design innovative protections. Collaborating with industry leaders, you'll contribute to a mission-driven team focused on safeguarding digital privacy. This role offers the chance to work alongside some of the brightest minds in technology, ensuring that your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of cybersecurity. If you're passionate about AI and security, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Restricted Stock Units

Bonus Opportunities

Employee Benefits

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of AI systems and security vulnerabilities.
• Experience in developing protections for AI systems.

Responsibilities

• Create proof of concepts for AI security vulnerabilities.
• Design mitigations to prevent attacks on AI systems.

Skills

AI Systems Knowledge

Security Vulnerability Discovery

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

MS in Engineering

Doctoral Degree in Computer Science

Job description

These days, the threat landscape is fluid and always changing. Cyber bad-actors are constantly finding new and diabolically creative ways to get to your data and there’s just no telling what door they’ll knock on next. As a Sr. Principal AI Security Researcher, you will be helping Palo Alto Networks in a high visibility and impactful role to stay ahead of the curve in addressing the latest security threats.

Your Impact

1. Discover and create proof of concepts for new security vulnerabilities related to AI Models, AI Infrastructure, and data usage.
2. Design practical product level mitigations to prevent new and novel attacks on AI systems for our customers.
3. Leverage Palo Alto Network’s security data to derive new insights that will inform threat trends and protections needed for AI systems.
4. Working from within the office of the NetSec CTO to provide research across the large Network Security portfolio at Palo Alto Networks.
5. Serve as an AI security subject-matter expert when collaborating with Palo Alto Networks leadership and industry partners.

Your Experience

1. Deep practical knowledge of both theoretical and production AI systems, including infrastructure, models, and data usage.
2. Proven track record of discovering security issues related to AI systems.
3. End to end experience of taking new security discovering and developing / deploying protections into a production environment.
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills preferably demonstrated through technical blogs, published research, and talks.
6. MS or Doctoral Degree in Engineering or Computer Science, related to artificial intelligence, computer security, application security, information security, network security, or cryptography is preferred.

The Team

Think about it, security for an information security company. Working at a high-tech cybersecurity company within the Product Security team is a once in a lifetime opportunity. You’ll be joined by the brightest minds in technology, our global teams on the front line of defense against cyberattacks. We’re joined by one mission – but driven by the impact of that mission and what it means to protect our way of life in the digital age. Join a dynamic and fast-paced team that feels excitement at the prospect of a challenge and feels a thrill at resolving security gaps that inhibit our privacy.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales / commissioned roles) is expected to be between $182000 - $295000 / YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [emailprotected].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.