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AI Security Researcher/Research Engineer

Brave
Location
North America, EU, UK
Posted
22 days ago
Department
Research
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Demonstrated experience working on Secure AI (prompt injection attacks and security guardrails)
  • Strong publication record in AI security, ML security, or closely related areas
  • A track record of shipping products and features inside a fast-moving environment
  • Strong coding skills in Python and familiarity with ML frameworks like PyTorch or JAX
  • Experience training, fine-tuning, and evaluating large language models
  • Deep familiarity with large language models and web agents, how they work, and how they are trained
Nice to have
  • Knowledge of AI Systems (pipelines, security evaluation, etc.)
  • Open source projects on security/privacy
  • Experience with confidential computing and ZKP/SMPC protocols
  • Ph.D. in computer science from a top-tier school
  • A strong publication record in premier systems, performance, or ML
What the job really is

As an AI Security Researcher/Research Engineer at Brave, you will focus on mitigating security risks associated with AI systems, particularly LLM-powered web agents and chatbots. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include designing secure architectures, conducting adversarial evaluations, analyzing model behavior, and collaborating with engineers and researchers to implement security improvements and strategies.

Benefits
  • Ability to work at an exciting and well-funded international startup headquartered in San Francisco
  • Cutting-edge technology, allowing you to work with state-of-the-art tools and software solutions
  • Competitive compensation and plenty of room for personal growth
  • Great international exposure and team atmosphere
Things to weigh
  • Remote or hybrid work options available, but London is preferred
  • No specific salary or compensation details provided
  • Focus on AI security may limit exposure to other areas of AI research
  • Ph.D. is highly preferred, which may limit opportunities for candidates without one
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