Senior Applied Scientist, Cybersecurity
Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Mon, Aug 17, 2026
This job expires in: 28 days
Job Summary
To enhance cybersecurity operations, the full-time Senior Applied Scientist, Cybersecurity will develop AI systems that automate security processes and improve decision-making, working remotely while collaborating with security practitioners to deliver impactful solutions.
Key responsibilities
- Partner with security teams to identify workflows and lead the creation of AI systems that enhance analyst decision-making
- Provide technical direction for AI initiatives, shaping architecture and project goals to achieve measurable outcomes
- Build context-aware agents that analyze security data and support operational autonomy through evaluation and optimization
Required qualifications
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in building and shipping AI or intelligent software systems with technical ownership of production initiatives
- Strong software engineering skills in Python, with experience in languages like TypeScript or C#
- Hands-on experience in designing modern AI systems and evaluations using large language models and related approaches
- Demonstrated technical leadership in cross-functional projects with a strong understanding of cybersecurity applications
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