Research Scientist - Generative AI Security Palo Alto, ...

Research Scientist - Generative AI SecurityPangea is a well-funded startup whose leaders and investors rank among the most successful veterans of the security industry. Pangea provides developers and security teams the industry’s Security Platform as a Service that uniquely empowers developers to build Secure by Design applications faster.About UsWe live and breathe our company values:Team - Every team member relies on each other, and we build a strong bond through open and transparent communication. By doing this well, we deliver for our customers, and they can confidently rely on us. Trustworthy teams are how we can build an incredible company together.Culture - Our team is best when every individual brings their own uniqueness with confidence. We never stop learning and never stop questioning. Every interaction with our teammates or customers is an opportunity to learn something. Work hard and have a great time while we accomplish great things novation - Speed matters. We obsess over our customers and react to their needs quickly to give them an exceptional experience from the products that we build. We do this by connecting our own builders directly with customers, taking calculated risks, and making good decisions quickly.Leadership - We thrive on open communication and teamwork. Managers are at Pangea to manage complexity, and not control. Managers give their team the tools, the opportunities, and support needed to deliver, and provide them with the freedom to succeed. We win as a team.About the RoleWe're seeking an exceptional Research Scientist to join our team at the forefront of Generative AI Security. This is an opportunity to shape the future of AI safety and security while working with cutting-edge large language models and multimodal systems in a fast-paced, innovative startup environment.What You'll DoModel Development: Train and fine-tune large language models (LLMs) and multimodal AI systems for security applicationsResearch & Innovation: Conduct advanced research in AI security, developing novel approaches to protect against emerging threatsAutomation & Scripting: Build robust automation pipelines and tools to streamline model training, evaluation, and deployment processesSecurity Integration: Apply deep security domain knowledge to enhance AI model safety and reliabilityCross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, product, and security teams to translate research into production solutionsWhat We're Looking ForRequired QualificationsAdvanced degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, or related field (PhD strongly preferred)Hands-on experience training and fine-tuning large language models and multimodal systemsStrong programming skills with experience in automation and scripting (Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, etc.)Demonstrated expertise in Natural Language Processing and Machine LearningExperience with distributed computing and model scaling techniquesPreferred QualificationsSecurity Domain Experience: Background in cybersecurity, AI safety, or related security fieldsPublications in Speaking at top-tier ML/AI conferencesExperience with model evaluation frameworks and safety benchmarksKnowledge of adversarial ML and robust AI systemsFamiliarity with MLOps and production ML systemsWho You Are:Startup Mindset: Thrives in a lightning-fast paced environment with rapidly changing prioritiesInnovation Drive: Passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in AI securityTechnical Excellence: Commitment to rigorous research methodology and high-quality implementationsCollaborative Spirit: Enjoys working in cross-functional teams and mentoring othersWhy Join Us?Cutting-Edge Impact: Lead groundbreaking research that directly influences the future of AI securityRapid Growth: Be part of a team that's defining an entirely new category in the AI spaceTechnical Freedom: Work with state-of-the-art resources and have significant autonomy in your research directionMission-Driven: Help build the secure AI infrastructure that the world needsTechnical EnvironmentAccess to substantial compute resources for large-scale model trainingCollaborative research environment with publication opportunitiesModern ML infrastructure with latest frameworks and toolsDirect access to leadership and ability to influence company directionReady to help secure the future of AI? We'd love to hear from you.A few of the benefits we offer:Equity – stock optionsFlexible PTORemote work with team meetup opportunitiesHealth/dental/vision insurance coverage for you and your familyPangea is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.Try Pangea for FreePangea's APIs are easy to integrate and free to start with. Sign up today and add security to your app!Security Guardrails for AI Applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17