AI Security Researcher

Job Description

Job Title: AI Security Researcher. Location: Yorktown Heights, New York, USA

Job Type: Full-Time (Professional, On-site)

Responsibilities:

• Conduct advanced research in AI security, cybersecurity, and secure systems.
• Design, implement, and evaluate state-of-the-art security tools and systems.
• Research and publish findings in leading scientific journals and conferences.
• Analyze cyber threats, software vulnerabilities, and system security risks;
• Develop automated techniques for vulnerability discovery, analysis, triage, and remediation.
• Research security techniques for AI agents and emerging intelligent systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate research innovations into products.
• Develop practical solutions for real-world cybersecurity challenges;
• Work closely with multidisciplinary research teams to advance next-generation security technologies.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong software development experience using Python, Rust, TypeScript, or similar programming languages.
• Experience analyzing software and systems for security vulnerabilities and threats.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and mitigation strategies;
• Experience collaborating with research and engineering teams to transition research into production systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Doctorate degree in a related field.
• Experience with advanced cryptographic techniques, including homomorphic encryption, zero-knowledge proofs, and secure multi-party computation.
• Experience working with threat intelligence platforms and cybersecurity analysis tools.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques for cybersecurity applications, including anomaly detection and predictive modeling.
• Experience building secure AI systems or AI agents;
• Strong publication record in cybersecurity, AI, or systems research.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Annual salary: $119,000 to $221,000, depending on experience, skills, and location.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, vision, and mental health coverage.
• Financial benefits including a 401(k), pension plan, employee stock purchase plan, financial counseling, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental bonding leave, and paid family leave where applicable.
• Access to IBM's AI-powered learning platform with professional development and industry certifications.
• Employee resource groups, volunteer opportunities, and discounts on products and services.

Other Information:

• Work Arrangement: On-site.
• Travel Requirement: No travel required.
• Employment Type: Regular, Full-Time.
• Visa Sponsorship: IBM will not provide current or future visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States.
• This position focuses on advancing AI, cybersecurity, and quantum-related research within IBM Research.
• IBM is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics;
• IBM offers opportunities to collaborate with leading researchers in artificial intelligence, hybrid cloud, high-performance computing, and quantum computing while contributing to technologies that address global challenges.