Senior Research Scientist, Security and Privacy

at Nvidia
📍 Westford, United States
USD 184,000-356,500 per year
SENIOR
✅ On-site

SCRAPED

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences ?

Security @ 4 Python @ 7 Algorithms @ 4 Communication @ 1

Details

We are seeking exceptional security and privacy researchers to contribute to the development of secure, private, and safe AI systems. The role focuses on co-designing and co-optimizing all layers of AI systems (hardware and software) to provide strong, verifiable protection while maximizing performance and energy efficiency. Candidates should have a proven track record of research excellence and depth in one of the layers such as computer architecture, programming languages, software systems, applied cryptography, or AI/ML algorithms.

NVIDIA is a leader in accelerated computing and AI systems. This position offers the opportunity to have real impact across hardware, software, research, and product teams.

Responsibilities

  • Understand and analyze potential vulnerabilities and risks in future systems for AI and AI-based systems.
  • Develop hardware, software, and algorithms to enable trustworthy AI systems with strong and verifiable security, privacy, and safety guarantees.
  • Collaborate with diverse teams across software, hardware, research, and product groups.
  • Publish original research and speak at conferences and events.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Computer Engineering / Computer Science / Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
  • At least 4 years of relevant research and work experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in at least one specific security area (examples listed in the posting): applied cryptography, programming languages, software systems, AI/ML algorithms, computer architecture, etc., with the ability to be the go-to resource within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Experience with experimental research and development.
  • Strong coding skills in C, C++, Python, and/or scripting languages.
  • Strong communication skills; being a creative and dynamic presenter is an advantage.
  • A strong publication, patent, and research collaboration history is a significant advantage.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive base salary. Stated base salary ranges by level:
    • Level 4: 184,000 USD - 299,000 USD
    • Level 5: 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD
  • Eligible for equity and benefits (link to company benefits provided in the original posting).
  • NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse work environment.
  • Applications accepted at least until December 7, 2025.