Job Details

Overview

Cybersecurity Research Scientist (LLM, Gen AI) with strong expertise in security fundamentals, vulnerability analysis, risk evaluation, and large-scale system behaviors. This role is focused on advancing cybersecurity research, with a secondary emphasis on applying LLM/GenAI methods to support analysis, reasoning, and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth cybersecurity research on emerging threats, risks, and complex system behaviors.
• Analyze and interpret large, unstructured, and heterogeneous security data sources.
• Develop methods for risk modeling, prioritization, and impact assessment.
• Apply AI/LLM techniques selectively to augment cybersecurity workflows, enabling richer insights and automation.
• Work with cross-functional teams to bring research insights into practical tools and solutions.
• Track and interpret cutting-edge developments in both cybersecurity and AI research, ensuring our approaches remain state-of-the-art.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD/Master's) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong expertise in security research: threat/vulnerability analysis, incident investigation, or risk assessment.
• Deep understanding of security frameworks, attack models, and defense mechanisms.
• Ability to design and execute research experiments that translate into practical insights or prototypes.
• Solid programming skills (Python preferred) and familiarity with handling large-scale security data.
• Exposure to LLMs, NLP, or GenAI as applied to data analysis and automation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Publications or contributions in cybersecurity research.
• Experience with enterprise-scale systems, cloud security, or security analytics.
• Familiarity with embeddings, retrieval, or vector databases as applied to security contexts.
• Strong communication skills to clearly present research findings and recommendations.

Our Culture and Team

• Collaborative Environment: You'll join a dynamic, fast-paced startup where innovation thrives, and every team member's voice is valued.
• World-Class Leadership: Our Heads of AI, Engineering, and Product bring extensive experience from some of the world's best and most influential companies, ensuring top-tier mentorship and strategic direction.
• Growth Opportunities: We support your professional development through mentorship, access to industry conferences, and opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI projects that make a global impact.
• Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that brings a variety of perspectives to solving today's cybersecurity challenges.

Work Location

Our office is located in Silicon Valley Center in North San Jose, CA, providing a collaborative environment where innovation thrives.

Perks and Benefits

• Equity options, ensuring you have a stake in the company's success.
• Generous wellness stipends and professional development budgets.
• Access to the latest tools and technologies for AI/ML development.

How to Apply

Ready to join us on this groundbreaking journey? Apply today to become part of our mission to revolutionize cybersecurity with AI!