Senior Research Scientist, Security and Privacy

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Westford, MASanta Clara, CA
Salary: $192,000–$304,750 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 6 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

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TL;DR · Senior Research Scientist, Security and Privacy

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The Senior Research Scientist, Security and Privacy joins a team dedicated to developing secure, private, and safe AI systems. This role involves analyzing potential vulnerabilities and risks in future AI systems to develop creative hardware, software, and algorithms that provide strong, verifiable security and privacy guarantees. The researcher will collaborate across software, hardware, research, and product groups to co-design and co-optimize AI layers for performance and energy efficiency. Key responsibilities include publishing original research and presenting at conferences. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in computer architecture, operating systems, programming languages, compilers, applied cryptography, or AI/ML algorithms. Technical skills required include coding in C, C++, and Python. The work focuses on solving security and privacy limitations in critical AI use cases.

What does a Research Scientist earn in California?

Median $216250 from 35 postings across 10 companies.

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Skills

AI ML Applied Cryptography Computer Architecture Programming Languages Software Systems CUDA C C++ Python Compilers Operating Systems Accelerated Computing

What you'll do

Analyze potential vulnerabilities and risks in future AI and AI-based systems.
Develop hardware, software, and algorithms to provide verifiable security and privacy guarantees.
Co-design and co-optimize AI system layers to balance protection with performance and energy efficiency.
Conduct experimental research and development to create trustworthy AI systems.
Publish original research and present findings at industry conferences and events.
Code in C, C++, Python, and other scripting languages to implement security solutions.

What we're looking for

Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
At least 4 years of relevant research and work experience.
Demonstrated expertise in at least one area: applied cryptography, programming languages, software systems, AI/ML algorithms, or computer architecture.
Experience with experimental research and development.
Proficiency in coding with C, C++, Python, and/or scripting languages.
Strong communication skills.
Strong publication, patent, and research collaboration history (preferred).
Creative and dynamic presentation skills (preferred).

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