Senior AI Security Researcher
Carnegie Mellon University
Quick summary
Market check
How this pay compares to similar roles
This listing doesn't post a salary. Most similar roles pay $156,500–$222,500.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
Carnegie Mellon University is a leading private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, internationally recognized for programs in computer science, engineering, business, the arts, and artificial intelligence. Industry: Higher Education & Research
Carnegie Mellon University currently has 77 open roles on FindRole.
Most-posted roles
At a glance
The Senior AI Reverse Engineering Researcher joins the CERT Division of the Software Engineering Institute within the Threat Analysis directorate. This role involves applying artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to code analysis and reverse engineering challenges to support technical and threat-based assessments, specifically for malware detection and classification. The researcher will design and develop new analysis methods and tools, identify emerging security threats, and document results through reports and technical exchanges. Key technical requirements include proficiency in modern ML frameworks like PyTorch, JAX, and TensorFlow, as well as LLMs and agentic workflows using LangChain or LlamaIndex. Candidates must also possess experience with disassemblers like IDA Pro or Ghidra, high-level languages such as Python and GoLang, and knowledge of malware tradecraft and threat actor tactics.
Skills
What you'll do
What we're looking for
More like this
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University
Allstate
Abbott
GitLab