Security Researcher
AI Cybersecurity Company
Cybersecurity Researcher (Remote / SF Bay Area) Are you the kind of person who breaks things to understand them—then builds stronger defenses from what you’ve learned? We’re developing the next generation of enterprise cybersecurity and looking for a Cybersecurity Researcher to help us push the boundaries of threat analysis, vulnerability investigation, detection engineering and more! You’ll work at the intersection of AI, agentic systems, and your own deep curiosity for security. About Us We’re a well‑funded AI startup ($25M seed round) in the San Francisco Bay Area, led by serial entrepreneurs with decades of success in cybersecurity (achieving > $3B valuations). We have paying customers and are partnering with Fortune 500 companies on a mission to transform the cybersecurity landscape with cutting‑edge AI, including AI agents and Generative AI. Why This Role Matters As one of our first Cybersecurity Researchers, you’ll shape how modern cybersecurity systems think and act. Your work will drive AI models that automate analyst workflows. From prioritizing exposures to keeping the security stack up to date in real time, your research will power defenses that operate at machine speed—so humans can focus on what matters most. What You’ll Do Advance AI Capabilities: Partner with AI/ML teams to integrate your findings into agent‑based models, product logic, and features that enhance customer‑facing solutions. Produce Actionable Research: Focus on delivering detailed technical writeups, proofs of concept, and real‑world results—leaving the fluff and buzzwords behind. What We’re Looking For 5‑7 years minimum of hands‑on experience in security research, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, red teaming, or detection engineering. Experience with TVM, XDR, SIEM, or detection pipelines (e.g., Sigma, YARA, or custom rules). Bonus: Experience collaborating with AI teams, or building research systems that scale. Why Join Us? Early‑stage impact with the stability of $25M in seed funding. World‑class leadership across AI, Engineering, and Product. Traction with Fortune 500s already in motion. Highly competitive compensation & equity. Health, wellness, and professional development benefits. Access to the latest tools in AI/ML development. Work Location Remote or in our office (San Jose, CA) Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Information Technology Industries Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr AI Cybersecurity Company
$295k
...Keeping misuse and misalignment safeguards, alignment tools, and security measures on track to adequately address extreme threats that... ...and for society.About the RoleWe are seeking exceptional researchers who can push the frontier of safety mitigations. You will help...SuggestedWork at officeLocal areaFlexible hours$162.7k - $263.18k
...network protocols, identifying applications, and detecting threats across our enterprise customers’ networks.As a Principal Security Researcher, you will play a key technical leadership role in shaping how ATP detects and prevents real-world attacks. You will propose and...SuggestedFull timeWork at office$175k - $225k
...Role: Cybersecurity Researcher Location: South Bay Area (On-site or Remote flexibility) Compensation: $175K - $225K + ~0.1% equity... ...by top-tier investors, the startup is building advanced security solutions at the intersection of applied research and product...SuggestedRemote workVisa sponsorshipFlexible hoursAmadeus Search
San Francisco, CA2 days ago$139.6k - $225.78k
...precision that drives great outcomes.Job SummaryJob SummaryWe are seeking a passionate and self-driven Sr. Staff Researcher to join our Cloud-Delivered Security Services team. In this role, you will be pivotal in developing and refining the security content that powers...SuggestedFull timeWork experience placementWork at officeVisa sponsorshipWork visa- # Researcher, Frontier Cybersecurity RisksOn-siteSan FranciscoAll jobsOn-site jobsCybersecurity Jobs## SkillsAI SafetyCybersecurityDeep... ...at OpenAI, which is focused on mitigating AI threats to global security that could scale to an extreme level of severity.Our work...Suggested
- 0Labs in San Francisco/London is seeking an AI security researcher/engineer to design and build highly realistic cybersecurity environments. You will evaluate defensive and offensive cyber capabilities of frontier models and study rogue model deployments to mitigate loss...Remote workFlexible hours
$293k - $405k
About the team Preparedness is a critical Safety Research team at OpenAI, which is focused on mitigating AI threats to global security that could scale to an extreme level of severity. Our work involves: Measurement. Monitoring and predicting the evolving capabilities...- Anthropic is seeking a Capabilities Researcher to join the Claude Security team in San Francisco. You will identify which security capabilities in frontier models are ready to build on, measure their performance, and translate findings into practical guidance for customers...
$162.7k - $263.18k
Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Principal Security Researcher in San Francisco to lead threat detection capabilities and innovate security solutions. This role involves a blend of research and leadership responsibilities, shaping detection strategies for real-world attacks...- United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Capabilities Researcher to join the team building Claude Security. You will identify security capabilities in frontier models, measure performance, and determine how to make them useful to non-experts. This research role sits...
- OpenAI is seeking a Researcher for Frontier Cybersecurity Risks to design and implement an end-to-end mitigation stack that reduces severe cyber misuse across OpenAI’s products. This role requires deep technical depth and close collaboration with risk, policy, product,...
- ...building systems that can help protect society in a world with increasingly capable and misaligned AI models. Back to careers AI security researcher San Francisco / London Full-time Competitive The role As an AI security researcher / engineer, you will design and build...Full timeRemote workFlexible hoursShift work
- ...they need a way to do it safely. CodeIntegrity is the platform security teams use to control MCPs and agents , built for companies deploying... ...fail in real systems and turn that work into clear security research. Research agent security risks across tools, data access,...
- About the Team Preparedness is a critical Safety Research team at the company, which is focused on mitigating AI threats to global security that could scale to an extreme level of severity. Our work involves: Measurement. Monitoring and predicting the evolving capabilities...Permanent employmentTemporary work
- United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Capabilities Researcher to join the team building Claude Security. You will identify security capabilities in frontier models, measure performance, and determine how to make them usable for non-experts. In this research role...
- Anthropic is seeking a Capabilities Researcher to join the team building Claude Security. You will identify security capabilities in frontier models, measure performance, and ensure usability for non-experts. The role blends research with product impact, offering latitude...
- CodeIntegrity is building the platform security layer to control MCPs and agents across enterprises. We are a small team of engineers... ...making enterprise AI safe to use. We seek a security-focused researcher who can read code, prototype, and analyze how AI agents fail in...
$293k - $405k
OpenAI is seeking a Security Role focused on preparing for potential threats from advanced AI systems. This position requires a deep technical understanding of security measures and active engagement with stakeholders to design and evaluate defense systems. Ideal candidates...- ...Security Research EngineerWe are seeking talented engineers intent on changing the security industry. If you have experience on fast-moving teams, building security products that developers love, and driving projects to completion through ambiguity: we want to talk to...
Sybil
San Francisco, CA1 day ago $100k - $150k
A technology venture firm is seeking a Founding Member of Technical Staff (Security) in San Francisco. In this hybrid role, you will lead security research and vulnerability testing on real-world software. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in web application vulnerabilities...- ...partner closely with customers, Sales, Product, Engineering, and Security to translate frontier AI capabilities into practical workflows... ...to new employees. About OpenAI OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose...Work at officeRelocation package
OpenAI
San Francisco, CA1 day ago $150k - $250k
...include the largest companies in telecom, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, consumer goods, and global social organizations.We research and deploy technologies that power AI-native operations — both for our partners and for Distyl itself. Our work spans research...Work at office3 days per week$208k - $312k
...built. As the team behind Next.js, v0, and AI SDK, we create products that help builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience.Now, software is entering a new era, and the next generation of products will not just be used...Work at officeRemote workWork from homeWorldwideMonday to FridayFlexible hoursShift work$160k - $185k
...a year on administration instead of care. If you want to help change that, apply below. About the role We are looking for a Security Engineer to help build and strengthen security foundations from the ground up in a fast-moving startup environment, with a primary...Full timeWork at officeImmediate startRemote workFlexible hoursShift work$146.3k - $257.7k
...create a better future of work with AI. About the roleJoin WRITER's security team as a staff detection and response engineer and help... ...engineering looks like at scale.You'll work closely with our AI Security research team, Cloud Infrastructure, Software Security Engineering, and...Full timeWork at officeLocal area$10 per hour
...Detection & Response engineers own their detections end to end: you write them, you tune them, and your team is paged when they fire. The security team is spread across the globe with a follow-the-sun pager rotation so nobody is paged at 3am local.The adversaries are real. The...Work at officeLocal areaImmediate startRelocationRelocation packageFlexible hours$102.6k - $309.8k
...Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco is dedicated to building strong, research-focused clinical programs across the department. In support of this goal, the department is committed to recruiting exceptional faculty...$197.3k - $313.7k
...transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.Research & Insights (R&I) is a strategic pillar within the broader Experience Design organization, which has a clear focus: defining what...Full timeWork experience placementWork at office$295k
...fostering a culture of trust and transparency.The Model Safety Research team aims to fundamentally advance our capabilities for precisely... ...the model robust to adversaries, how to address privacy and security risks, and how to make the model trustworthy in safety-critical...Work at officeLocal areaFlexible hours$122.5k - $165k
...flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.What you’ll be responsible for:The Circle Security Team works to protect Circle; our customers, clients, and partners; and the financial markets upon which we rely. As a member of this...Work experience placementFlexible hoursShift workNight shift
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