Senior Applied Researcher (AI Research)

TL;DR

Senior Applied Researcher (AI Research) (AI/LLM): Building and deploying next-generation AI models for real-world cybersecurity use cases with an accent on LLM training/optimization and advanced multi-agent workflows. Focus on converting applied research ideas into production-ready systems and mentoring data scientists across Cyber R&D.

Location: Tel Aviv

Company

hirify.global builds an AI cybersecurity platform that combines AI and human expertise to protect nations and critical infrastructure.

What you will do

• Design and build advanced AI models and systems for core cybersecurity products (Posture, Detection, and CTI).
• Own initiatives end-to-end: identify customer-driven problems, run experimentation/prototyping, and deploy to production.
• Drive new research directions by turning emerging concepts into practical, scalable solutions.
• Influence the AI and product roadmap and contribute to long-term technical strategy across the AI landscape.
• Mentor data scientists within Cyber R&D and set best practices for applied research and delivery.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as an applied researcher with production-level impact.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering (PhD is a plus).
• Experience with Transformers and/or open-source LLMs and advanced deep learning architectures.
• Strong Python programming skills with hands-on experience in modern ML frameworks and tooling.
• Excellent problem-solving and experimental mindset.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on real-world cybersecurity challenges for critical infrastructure.
• Build and scale intelligent systems powered by LLMs and agent-based architectures.
• Lead AI innovation and help shape long-term technical direction.
• Mentorship and best-practice setting across Cyber R&D.