Senior Security Researcher (GenAI)

TL;DR

Senior Security Researcher (GenAI): Leading research to identify novel vulnerabilities and threats in Generative AI and LLM technologies with an accent on developing proof-of-concept attacks and adversarial techniques. Focus on translating findings into actionable detection content, product improvements, and industry awareness through public research and open-source contributions.

Location: Remote from Portugal

Company

hirify.global is a global SaaS business focused on breaking down silos and solving complexity in the cloud age by enabling digital transformation and infrastructure monitoring.

What you will do

• Lead research initiatives to identify novel vulnerabilities and threats in Generative AI and large language model (LLM) technologies.
• Develop and demonstrate proof-of-concept attacks and adversarial techniques for educational and defensive purposes.
• Translate research findings into actionable detection content, product improvements, and engineering backlogs.
• Collaborate with product managers, detection engineers, and software teams to integrate research into hirify.global’s platform.
• Share research through blog posts, conference talks, and open-source contributions to promote industry awareness.
• Engage with external stakeholders for responsible disclosure and remediation of vulnerabilities.

Requirements

• Experienced in Generative AI systems, with a deep understanding of vulnerabilities like prompt injection or model poisoning.
• Familiar with the OWASP Top 10 for LLMs and the application of traditional security principles to AI environments.
• Background in offensive security, penetration testing, or vulnerability research in cloud or SaaS environments.
• Able to independently plan and execute research projects with stakeholder alignment.
• Skilled in communicating complex findings clearly through various forums.
• Proficient in programming languages such as Go, Python, or Rust for building tools and systems for research.

Nice to have

• Experience working in a Security Research organization.
• A proven track record in discovering, disclosing, and documenting vulnerabilities.
• Experience presenting your research at large conferences.

Culture & Benefits

• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
• Opportunities for continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing.
• Intradepartmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking.
• An inclusive company culture with access to Community Guilds and Inclusion Talks.
• Free, global mental health benefits for employees and dependents age 6+.
• Competitive global benefits package.