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AI Security Engineer

Cranium
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2025

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Director of AI Programs and Co-Founder @ Cranium

AI SECURITY / FULL-TIME / HYBRID (Metro-nyc / PRINCETON / NJ LOCATION ideally)

Vision

As AI adoption grows, models are increasingly exposed to new classes of threats, and data emerges as a critical attack surface. Without visibility into the AI assets in use or monitoring of key metrics and threat indicators, organizations will struggle to keep up with this evolving landscape. Our enterprise platform is designed to integrate with existing AI systems, offering visibility and protection against AI-specific threats.

Advancing the state of AI is a collaborative process that requires a diverse array of skills and perspectives. We’ve built a multidisciplinary team with varied backgrounds, working together to shape the future of secure, trustworthy AI.

As an AI Security Engineer, you will :

  • Identify Vulnerabilities in AI Systems : Provides strategic guidance on priorities, tactics, and methodologies.
  • Perform threat modeling, security review, penetration testing, and red teaming of AI systems.
  • Distill patterns of risk into actionable security strategies for AI-native architectures.
  • Develop AI Security Product Solutions : Identify opportunities for solving customer problems through scaling manual processes.
  • Work alongside AI Science and Engineering to build / deploy / maintain security features.
  • Communicate / Influence : Provide technical insights to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with technical staff, clients, the security community, and partners.
  • Synthesize viewpoints to shape security stances and advocacy.
  • Build relationships to improve communication and collaboration across our AI Trust Hubs.

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Physics, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, or related technical field.
  • 3 years of experience as a Cybersecurity Engineer, AI / ML Engineer, Software Developer, or similar role.
  • Hands-on project experience using programming languages (Python preferred).
  • Experience working with Linux systems.
  • Familiarity with AI / ML methods and stacks for deep learning, large language models, reinforcement learning, classification, etc.
  • Commitment to staying up to date with the latest AI security vulnerabilities and best practices.

    Preferred Qualifications :

  • 5 years experience in identifying security vulnerabilities, software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cyber security, and anomaly detection.
  • OR Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field.
  • CISSP, OSCP, GCIA, or SANS certifications is a plus.
  • Demonstrable experience with MITRE ATLAS / ATT&CK Frameworks, or related tools.
  • Familiarity with model pen testing frameworks like Pyrit and Garak.
  • Experience working with Cloud Technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP).
  • Experience with Large Language Models (LLM) methods and stacks (e.g. Hugging Face, Langchain, Vector Databases, General Purpose Transformers, etc).
  • Experience working with databases (e.g. SQL, MongoDB, etc).
  • Experience building, testing, debugging software solutions.
  • Experience with Threat Modeling, Penetration Testing, or developing adversarial technologies for ethical security practices.
  • Experience in managing and executing penetration testing projects.
  • Experience with manual attack and penetration testing.
  • Experience in establishing and managing Red Team or application penetration testing programs.
  • What we offer :

    We offer the opportunity to grow your career in the emerging field of AI security. As an AI Security Engineer, you’ll work alongside a passionate, talented team to make a tangible impact on the future of AI. In addition to our mission-driven environment, we offer :

  • Competitive salary and company equity options.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
  • Flexible Time Off Policy and Paid Parental / Family Leave.
  • Opportunities for continued learning and professional development.
  • Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

  • Full-time
  • Job function

  • Information Technology
  • Industries

  • Computer and Network Security
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