CareerPlan

Senior Research Scientist, Security and Privacy

US, MA, WestfordFull-time$192k2026-01-09 → 2026-11-10

Core

Developing secure, private, and safe AI systems by co-designing and co-optimizing all layers of AI systems to provide verifiable protection while maximizing performance and energy efficiency.

Role type

Senior Research Scientist (Security and Privacy)

Builds

Trustworthy AI systems with strong security, privacy, and safety guarantees across hardware, software, and algorithms

Domain

AI/ML, Applied Cryptography, Computer Architecture, Software Systems

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Applied cryptography, Programming languages, Software systems, AI/ML algorithms, Computer architecture, Experimental research and development, C/C++/Python coding, Vulnerability analysis

Preferred skills

Strong publication/patent history, Research collaboration experience, Creative presentation skills

Technologies

CUDA, GPUs, C, C++, Python

Responsibilities

Analyze potential vulnerabilities and risks in future AI systems; Develop creative hardware, software, and algorithms for trustworthy AI; Collaborate with diverse teams across software, hardware, research, and product groups; Publish original research and speak at conferences

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC