Principal Engineer (AI Security)

TL;DR

Principal Engineer (AI Security): Defining and leading the strategy for defending against external AI-powered threats with an accent on adversarial AI, automated vulnerability discovery, and generative AI threat patterns. Focus on building scalable engineering controls, designing detection and response mechanisms, and integrating AI security into enterprise architecture.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $161,436 - $218,415 per year

Company

hirify.global is a financial services organization dedicated to helping people manage their money wisely and live balanced, generous lives.

What you will do

• Define and execute the enterprise strategy for defending against AI-enabled threats and adversarial AI techniques.
• Establish architecture for detection, prevention, and response capabilities specific to generative AI threat patterns.
• Design and implement telemetry strategies to identify anomalous behavior indicative of AI-enabled threats.
• Collaborate with Cyber Defense, IAM, and Application Security teams to integrate AI threat protections across the security ecosystem.
• Influence senior leadership on AI risk posture and guide platform investments for AI risk mitigation.
• Mentor engineers and establish engineering standards for secure AI usage and detection frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in security engineering or related field.
• Proven experience defining and executing enterprise security strategy.
• Deep knowledge of modern threats, attack techniques, and detection engineering.
• Experience with threat modeling, incident response, and security operations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence both technical and executive stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience working with AI/ML systems and adversarial AI techniques.
• Familiarity with AI security frameworks such as OWASP LLM Top 10 and MITRE ATLAS.
• Experience with XDR, SIEM, and detection engineering practices.
• Experience within the financial services industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA.
• Retirement options with 401k and pension plans.
• Generous time off: 20 days PTO, 10 paid company holidays, and Volunteer Time Off.
• Supportive family policies including paid parental leave.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and various well-being benefits.