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Member of Technical Staff (AI Security Engineer)

Remote in New York, NY, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $220,000.00 - 405,000.00 per year

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Skills

Innovation
Python
TypeScript
Docker
Amazon Web Services
Kubernetes
PostgreSQL
Threat Modeling
Cyber Security
Science
Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning (ML)
Microsoft Certified Professional
Software Security
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Project Management
Leadership
Communication

Summary

Perplexity is seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and hands-on AI Security Engineer to join our security team, driving the protection of next-generation AI systems against adversarial threats. In this role, you'll design and implement robust mechanisms to secure self-hosted models, LLM APIs, agents, MCPs, and the core AI stack. You'll empower developers with tools and guidance, as well as technical contributions, enabling innovation while ensuring AI security is strong by default.

Our tech stack includes Python, NextJS, TypeScript, Docker, AWS, Kubernetes, and PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

Define, build, and refine mechanisms to secure AI systems (including self-hosted models, LLM APIs, agents, MCPs, and other core components of the AI stack) against adversarial behavior of all kinds
Understand technically complex AI systems, identify potential weaknesses in their architecture, and implement improvements
At least 50% of time performing hands-on remediation. Also working closely with peer engineers to drive remediations
Plan and carry out threat modeling activities and realistic threat simulations across our offerings
Conduct cybersecurity evaluations and lead AI security assessments in a cross-functional environment
Develop initiatives that improve our capabilities to effectively evaluate AI systems and enhance the organization's prevention, detection, response, and threat hunting capabilities
Provide guidance and education to developers to help deter and prevent threats

Qualifications

Hands-on coding and prompting experience.
Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
Be a technical and process subject matter expert regarding AI security services and attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures
Good understanding of LLMs, AI architecture patterns, machine learning models, and related technologies such as MCP
Understanding of application security principles and secure coding practices
Experience developing and implementing security procedures and policies
Strong problem-solving, project management, leadership, and communication skills
Self-motivated with a willingness to take ownership of tasks
4+ years of industry experience

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