AI Research Scientist

Research ScientistCogent Research is the applied AI lab at the heart of Cogent's mission. As a Research Scientist, you will drive foundational and applied research at the frontier of automated reasoning and AI-driven code analysis — producing work that is both scientifically rigorous and directly impactful in the real world.We are looking for someone who thrives in ambiguity, invents novel solutions when existing ones fall short, and has the flexibility to change course when initial ideas don't pan out. If you have deep expertise in automated reasoning, a strong publication or artifact track record, and a passion for making the world's infrastructure safer, we want to hear from you.What You'll Do & Achieve:Drive original, high-impact research in automated reasoning, code analysis, and AI-driven security, from early hypothesis through publication-quality resultsInvent and apply novel AI techniques to challenges in code reasoning and code generation, advancing the state of the artDevelop significant research artifacts, tools, or systems that have real-world impact inside Cogent and in the broader research communityDesign and execute automated testing and fuzzing strategies to validate systems under developmentPublish findings at top-tier conferences and peer-reviewed journalsCollaborate with engineering and product teams to translate research into Cogent's core AI platformStay at the cutting edge of developments in ML, program analysis, and formal methods — and help shape Cogent's research directionWhat You'll BringExtensive Experience in Automated Reasoning: Deep hands-on expertise in static/dynamic analysis, formal verification, and/or automated testing and fuzzingAI Expertise: Proven experience developing or applying AI/ML techniques to code reasoning or code generation problemsEducation: An MSc or PhD/DPhil in Computer Science or a closely related technical fieldProven Track Record: Demonstrated impact through publications at top-tier conferences, significant artifacts developed in a professional setting, or widely-adopted open-source contributionsIndependence: A highly self-directed, proactive, and self-starting attitude — you identify problems, propose solutions, and drive them to completionMission Alignment: A genuine passion for Cogent's mission and a belief that this work mattersBonus Points:Experience in cybersecurity — knowledge of vulnerability classes, exploit techniques, or secure-by-design systemsFamiliarity with Cloud Infrastructure as Code (IaC) — tools like Terraform, Pulumi, CDK, or equivalentFor California Based Applicants:The standard base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $300,000 annually. Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation, equity, and benefits.We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse company. We do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, or race.