Senior Researcher - Security & AI
Microsoft (company site, opens in a new tab)1+ yrsBengaluruOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 35–70 LPA
Posted 21h ago
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About This Role
- Lead research at the intersection of security and AI, developing new techniques to protect sensitive data across AI workflows including training and inference.
- Investigate and develop principled defenses for attacks on AI agents, autonomous systems, and complex multi-agent interactions.
- Translate long-term research into practical security mechanisms used in real-world Microsoft systems, publish findings, and mentor junior researchers.
Minimum Requirements
- PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 1+ years of software engineering or research experience.
- Strong background and research track record in computer security, privacy, cryptography, systems, or machine learning evidenced by top-tier publications.
- Ability to conduct independent research, develop novel technical approaches, and collaborate across disciplines.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced in AI security topics including security of Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic systems.
- Proven ability to design threat models, conduct adversarial evaluations, and build large-scale security or AI systems.
- Able to bridge research and production by translating academic findings into operational security solutions deployed at scale.