Research Lead - Securing Frontier AI

Employer Industry: Research and Policy Analysis in AI Security

• Salary up to $246,600
• Strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, and a savings plan
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Hybrid work arrangement, combining work from home and on-site options
• Engage with critical challenges at the intersection of AI, information security, and national security
• Contribute to high-quality, rigorous analysis that informs evidence-based policy making

• Direct a comprehensive research portfolio focused on securing AI systems
• Manage significant research budgets and personnel while overseeing complex projects
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of policy researchers, engineers, and scientists
• Communicate findings through policy briefs and detailed technical analyses
• Inform analysis delivered to senior government and industry leaders

• 6+ years of technical experience in security engineering, software engineering, firmware engineering, hardware engineering, or related fields
• 6+ years of technical management experience, including leading cross-functional teams and managing project budgets
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead complex projects to completion
• Proficiency in Python, Java, C/C++, or other popular programming languages
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

• Graduate of the Computer Network Operations Development Program (CNODP), Remote Interactive Operator Training (RIOT), or equivalent experience
• Experience with red team operations or offensive cyber capabilities development
• Understanding of advanced persistent threat (APT) tactics and experience defending against them
• Familiarity with U.S. cybersecurity agencies and policy development processes
• Experience with securing AI systems

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