Technical CBRN-E Threat Investigator (AI)

TL;DR

Technical CBRN-E Threat Investigator (AI): Detecting, investigating, and disrupting the misuse of hirify.global's AI systems for CBRN-E threats, with an accent on developing novel detection techniques and building robust defenses against threat actors. Focus on conducting technical investigations using SQL and Python, creating actionable intelligence reports, and informing safety-by-design strategies for AI technology.

Location: Hybrid, expected to be in offices in San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY at least 25% of the time. Visa sponsorship is available.

Salary: $230,000 - $290,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a public benefit corporation focused on creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.

What you will do

• Detect and investigate misuse of hirify.global's AI systems for developing, enhancing, or disseminating CBRN-E threats.
• Conduct technical investigations using SQL, Python, and other tools to analyze large datasets and uncover sophisticated CBRN-E threat actors.
• Develop CBRN-E-specific detection capabilities, including abuse signals and tracking strategies.
• Create actionable intelligence reports on CBRN-E attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and threat actor tactics.
• Collaborate with policy and enforcement teams and engage with external stakeholders including government agencies and scientific organizations.
• Inform safety-by-design strategies by forecasting how threat actors may leverage advances in AI technology for CBRN-E purposes.

Requirements

• Deep domain expertise in biosecurity, chemical defense, biological weapons non-proliferation, or related CBRN-E threat domains.
• Demonstrated proficiency in SQL and Python for data analysis and threat detection.
• Experience with threat actor profiling and utilizing threat intelligence frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with large language models and understanding of how AI technology could be misused for CBRN-E threats.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to present analytical work to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in biological sciences, chemistry, biodefense, or a related field.
• Real-world experience countering weapons of mass destruction or other high-risk asymmetric threats.
• Experience working with government agencies or in regulated environments dealing with sensitive CBRN-E information.
• Background in AI safety, machine learning security, or technology abuse investigation.
• Familiarity with synthetic biology, biotechnology, or dual-use research.
• Experience building and scaling threat detection systems or abuse monitoring programs.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• Work as a single cohesive team on a few large-scale AI research efforts.
• Value impact on advancing long-term goals of steerable, trustworthy AI.
• Embrace an empirical science approach to AI research, similar to physics and biology, with a focus on communication.
• Offer competitive compensation and benefits, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave.
• Flexible working hours and a lovely office space in which to collaborate in San Francisco.