Palo Alto Principal Researcher AI Security 

United States, California 

322647335

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Career

As a member of the team, you will work with researchers on implementing different projects that detect and defend against various emerging threats. You will be a key person in transforming ideas into products which are part of the next generation security platform. The team is responsible for innovating new security techniques.

Your Impact

• Track and conduct research to identify vulnerabilities in AI systems
• Design and implement detections and mitigations to enhance the security and reliability of AI systems
• Write clean, testable, readable, scalable and maintainable Python/C code
• Clearly communicate goals and desired outcomes to internal project teams
• Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to continually improve the systems

Your Experience

• 5+ years industry experience including but not limited to AI security, vulnerability research, binary analysis
• Proficiency in at least one of the programming languages: Python, Java, C, Golang
• Research experience with GenAI security (e.g., jailbreak, prompt injection) is a big plus
• Good knowledge of machine learning models and experience in AI and data driven approaches is a plus
• Hands on and can-do attitude, willing to learn new technologies
• Be comfortable working independently and efficiently
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
• BS/MS/PhD in computer science/engineering, or equivalent experience or equivalent military experience

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 $157000 - $255000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

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