Cmu

Senior AI Security Researcher

Pittsburgh, PA · Senior · Part-time

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About the role

Are you a cybersecurity and/or AI researcher who enjoys a challenge?
The CERT Division of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is seeking applicants for the AI Security Researcher role.
We participate in communities of network defenders, software developers and vendors, security researchers, AI practitioners, and policymakers.

Develop state of the art approaches for analyzing robustness of AI systems.
Develop thought models, tools and data sets that can be used to characterize the threats to, and vulnerabilities in, AI systems, and publish those results.

OR MS in the same fields with eight (8) years of experience
OR PhD in the same fields with five (5) years of experience.
You have a deep interest in AI/ML and cybersecurity with a penchant for intellectual curiosity and a desire to make an impact beyond your organization.
You have practical experience with applying cybersecurity knowledge toward vulnerability research, analysis, disclosure, or mitigation.
You have experience with advising on a range of security topics based on research and expert opinion.
You have familiarity with implementing and applying AI/ML techniques to solving practical problems.
You have familiarity with common AI/ML software packages and tools (e.g., Numpy, Pytorch, Tensorflow, ART).
You have knowledge or familiarity with reverse engineering tools ( e.g. NSA Ghidra, IDA Pro)
You have experience with Python, C/C++, or low-level programming.
You have excellent communication skills (oral and written), particularly regarding technical communications with non-experts.

The SEI is a non-profit, federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) at Carnegie Mellon University.

Enjoy annual professional development opportunities; attend conferences and training or obtain a certification and get reimbursed for membership in professional societies.

eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!
For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.
Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training.

Reverse engineer malicious code in support of high-impact customers, design and develop new analysis methods and tools, work to identify and address emerging and complex threats to AI systems a nd effectively participate in the broader security community.
At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment.

This includes within the SEI and CMU community, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings on occasion (5%)

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