Wiz Co

AI Security Researcher

United Kingdom full-time Senior Salary not listed
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About the role

Come join the organization that is redefining security for the AI era. As one of the fastest-growing startups ever, we enable teams to secure cloud and AI applications by connecting code, cloud, and runtime into a single shared context. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent. Not to mention, we're now powered by Google, meaning we offer our customers an AI-powered platform that harnesses Google’s Threat Intelligence and Security Operations to better detect, prevent, and respond to threats across all environments, allowing for further innovation.

Our Wizards from all over the globe work together to protect the infrastructure of our customers, including over 65% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We’re honored to be a leading player in a massive and growing market, and we continue to look for exceptional Wizards who are eager to make a significant impact on our team. At Wiz, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our momentous growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow even the best companies to move faster, all while having some fun!

AI Security Researcher
Minimum qualifications:

5+ years of hands-on experience in security or security research, specifically relevant to modern cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, etc.).

Strong hands-on skills with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go) for automation and research, as well as query languages (e.g., KQL, SQL) for efficient data analysis of security telemetry.

Proven ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and drive complex, multi-quarter research projects from initial concept through to clear, delivered impact.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of successfully collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g. Product, Engineering, Marketing) to achieve shared goals.

Specialised knowledge or research experience in AI security, focusing on risks to AI as deployed in the enterprise.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience in public-facing work, such as presenting at recognised industry conferences, authoring technical blog posts, or publishing research.

Experience conducting data-driven research and working with large-scale security telemetry to derive statistically significant or high-impact findings.

About the job:
We're looking for a talented AI Security Researcher to join our team and play a critical role in Wiz's foundational, risk-driven approach to cloud security. This role requires deep technical research into complex cloud- and AI-native environments to identify the most significant, unaddressed risks.
Responsibilities:

Conduct deep technical research to discover and report novel risks and attack vectors specific to modern cloud- and AI-native architectures and systems.

Discover and articulate the highest unaddressed risk areas, working with Product and Engineering teams to translate research into product capabilities.

Define necessary foundational product capabilities by delivering both compelling proofs of risk (demonstrating impact) and technical POCs (showing how to solve it).

Work closely with Product and Engineering teams to ensure comprehensive risk coverage and support the investigation of new and complex product scope.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Wiz will process your personal data in accordance with Wiz's Privacy Policy and that you consent to the retention of your application for consideration for future opportunities at Wiz.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need forvisa sponsorship.This role does not offervisasponsorship.

Wiz is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Wiz will process your personal data in accordance with Wiz's Privacy Policy.

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