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Research Engineer, Cybersecurity RL (Reinforcement Learning)

Anthropic
Location
Zürich, CH
Posted
13 days ago
Department
Security
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Experience with machine learning
  • Experience in cybersecurity research
  • Strong software engineering skills
  • Ability to balance research exploration with engineering implementation
  • Passion for AI's potential and commitment to developing safe and beneficial systems
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
Nice to have
  • Professional experience in security engineering, fuzzing, detection and response, or other applied defensive work
  • Experience participating in or building CTF competitions and cyber ranges
  • Academic research experience in cybersecurity or other experimental & research background
  • Familiarity with RL techniques and environments
  • Familiarity with LLM training methodologies
What the job really is

As a Research Engineer in Cybersecurity at Anthropic, you will work at the intersection of machine learning and cybersecurity to enhance the safety of AI systems. Your responsibilities will include designing reinforcement learning environments, conducting experiments, and collaborating with teams to develop solutions for incident response and vulnerability remediation. This role requires both research and engineering skills, with a focus on delivering practical implementations of your work.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Generous vacation and parental leave
  • Flexible working hours
  • Lovely office space for collaboration
  • Optional equity donation matching
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary figures listed
  • Participation in an on-call rotation may be required
  • Visa sponsorship is available but not guaranteed for all roles
  • Hybrid work policy requires at least 25% office presence
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