AI Security Researcher
Carnegie Mellon University
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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
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The Senior AI Security Researcher joins the CERT Division of the Software Engineering Institute within the Threat Analysis Directorate. This role focuses on advancing the state of the art in AI security by conducting vulnerability discovery, assessments, and reverse engineering of AI systems and models. You will develop methodologies to analyze system robustness, identify emerging threats, and create tools or datasets to characterize vulnerabilities. Key responsibilities include co-authoring research proposals, executing studies, and presenting findings to government and industry sponsors. Required technical skills include proficiency in Python, C/C++, and low-level programming, alongside familiarity with AI/ML software packages like Numpy, Pytorch, Tensorflow, and ART, as well as reverse engineering tools like Ghidra and IDA Pro. The work addresses critical national security challenges regarding AI robustness.
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