AI Security Researcher (AI)

TL;DR

AI Security Researcher (AI): Conducting technical research to identify novel risks and attack vectors in modern cloud- and AI-native architectures. Focus on discovering unaddressed risk areas and translating research into product capabilities by delivering proofs of risk and technical POCs.

Location: Must be based in London, UK

Company

hirify.global is reinventing cloud security and empowering businesses to thrive in the cloud.

What you will do

• Conduct deep technical research to discover and report novel risks and attack vectors in cloud- and AI-native architectures and systems.
• Discover and articulate the highest unaddressed risk areas, working with Product and Engineering teams to translate research into product capabilities.
• Define necessary foundational product capabilities by delivering compelling proofs of risk and technical POCs.
• Work closely with Product and Engineering teams to ensure comprehensive risk coverage and support the investigation of new and complex product scope.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in security or security research, specifically relevant to modern cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Strong hands-on skills with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go) for automation and research, as well as query languages (e.g., KQL, SQL) for efficient data analysis of security telemetry.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and drive complex research projects from initial concept through to clear, delivered impact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of successfully collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need for visa sponsorship. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Specialized knowledge or research experience in AI security, focusing on risks to AI as deployed in the enterprise.
• Experience in public-facing work, such as presenting at recognized industry conferences, authoring technical blog posts, or publishing research.
• Experience conducting data-driven research and working with large-scale security telemetry to derive statistically significant or high-impact findings.

Culture & Benefits

• Work together to protect the infrastructure of hundreds of customers, including over 50% of the Fortune 100.
• Freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our record growth.
• hirify.global is an equal opportunity employer.