Gen AI Security Researcher (Hybrid, Cambridge)

Darktrace Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm is seeking a Security Researcher to advance generative AI technologies. The role involves investigating AI security threats, designing defenses, and collaborating with product teams. Candidates should have a solid understanding of generative AI systems and strong analytical skills. The position offers a hybrid work model with two days a week in the Cambridge office and includes benefits like private medical insurance and enhanced family leave.

Benefits

23 days’ holiday + public holidays

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of generative AI systems and their security challenges.
• Interest in collaborative problem-solving with detection engineering teams.
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Investigate trends in generative AI compliance and visibility.
• Research attacker tradecraft targeting generative AI systems.
• Create, validate, and test detections in a research environment.
• Coordinate with relevant development and machine learning teams.
• Provide feedback on product performance.

Skills

Familiarity with generative AI

Knowledge of attacker methodologies

Strong logical reasoning

Problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate technical concepts

Job description

A cybersecurity firm is seeking a Security Researcher to advance generative AI technologies. The role involves investigating AI security threats, designing defenses, and collaborating with product teams. Candidates should have a solid understanding of generative AI systems and strong analytical skills. The position offers a hybrid work model with two days a week in the Cambridge office and includes benefits like private medical insurance and enhanced family leave.