Staff AI Security Scientist
Ladders · United States · 1 wk ago
RemoteRemoteEngineering$235k–$350k/yrFull-time
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
About the role
This role will lead work at the intersection of data, AI-enabled capabilities, and scalable technology delivery. You will work across engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions. The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, execution quality, and the technology capabilities that enable long-term growth within a technology-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead research for autonomous agentic AI systems in cybersecurity
- Drive original research on efficient models tailored for security workflows
- Establish rigorous methodologies for evaluation, verification, and validation of AI models
- Collaborate with security researchers and product teams to ground research in practical workflows
- Define principled abstractions for agent skills and tools based on operational execution
- Advance agent design science, contributing techniques through publications
Qualifications
- MS or PhD in computer science, computer engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in data science, ML/DL, or AI with a focus on large-scale data problems
- Hands-on expertise in modern LLM post-training techniques
- Demonstrated experience in building agentic systems
- Strong evaluation discipline with validation methodologies
- Leadership style promoting hands-on contributions
Pay
$235,000 – $350,000 annually
Benefits
- Market leader in compensation and equity awards
- Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
- Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
- Paid parental and adoption leaves
- Professional development opportunities for all employees
- Employee Networks and volunteer opportunities
- Vibrant office culture with world class amenities