Ph3Research Engineer Position on Secure Agentic AI Systems /h3 pbAI4I /b invites applications for the bResearch Engineer /b role to join our founding team and drive secure agentic AI systems. /p pbDiagnostic Deadline: /b December 14, 2025, 11:59 PM CEST. /p h3The Role /h3 pAs a research engineer you will design and implement a scalable end‑to‑end security platform enabling secure AI deployment at scale. Your contributions will translate theoretical security concepts into production‑ready systems, forming foundational infrastructure for AI red teaming, secure agent execution environments, verification protocols, and continuous monitoring frameworks that protect AI systems during runtime and safeguard data throughout processing, storage, and transfer. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liDesign and implement scalable security platforms for AI agents and large language model workloads, including secure execution environments and runtime protection mechanisms. /li liConduct proactive red team exercises simulating external adversaries and insider threats to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in agentic AI solutions. /li liDevelop and deploy defenses against LLM‑specific threats including prompt injection, task hijacking, model extraction, and data leakage attacks. /li liBuild security validation frameworks and compliance certification tools to support secure system deployments for internal teams and pilot partners. /li liCollaborate with research teams to translate novel security findings into production‑ready implementations and open‑source security tools. /li /ul h3Minimum Qualifications /h3 ul liMaster’s or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with focus on security, systems, or machine learning. /li liHands‑on experience with modern ML frameworks including PyTorch, Hugging Face, JAX, or TensorFlow for deploying and securing AI workloads. /li /ul h3Preferred Qualifications /h3 ul liExperience conducting penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, security architecture reviews, or threat modeling for complex systems. /li liExpertise with trusted execution environments (TEEs), containerization technologies (Docker/Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (GCP/AWS/Azure). /li liBackground in optimizing AI model serving infrastructure, scaling inference workloads, or deploying models in production with security considerations. /li liDeep knowledge of AI‑specific security threats including prompt injection attacks, LLM red‑teaming methodologies, jailbreaking techniques, and privacy‑preserving ML methods. /li liExperience with GPU cluster management and orchestration for secure AI workload deployment. /li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 ul libA pioneering research team: /b Work alongside talented and collaborative security researchers and engineers who share your passion for advancing AI safety and security. /li libResearch impact and visibility: /b Publish at top‑tier venues and contribute to national and European industrial research initiatives that shape secure AI. /li libPrime location at OGR Torino: /b Offices located at OGR Torino, immersed in Italy’s vibrant tech ecosystem. /li libComprehensive support and resources: /b Competitive compensation, full support for conference travel, professional development, and state‑of‑the‑art high‑performance computing infrastructure. /li liEngineers relocating from abroad may be eligible for tax exemptions of up to 50%. /li /ul pIf you’re passionate about shaping the future of AI security and want to see your research protect the next generation of AI systems, we’d love to hear from you. /p pbStart Date: /b Flexible, as soon as possible. /p h3Application Requirements /h3 ul liCover letter (max. 1 page) describing how your background aligns with this specific position and outlining your research interests and professional goals in AI security. /li liCV including your publication record and links to open‑source contributions, code repositories (e.g., GitHub), or research prototypes. /li /ul h3ABOUT US /h3 pAI4I conducts transformative, application‑oriented research in Artificial Intelligence, empowering researchers to produce impact at the intersection of science, innovation, and industrial transformation. AI4I offers highly competitive pay, bonus incentives, dedicated high‑performance computing, state‑of‑the‑art laboratories, industrial collaborations, and an ecosystem tailored to start‑up growth. /p pAI4I is an institute that aims to enhance scientific research, technological transfer, and innovation capacity in the country, promoting positive impact on industry, services, and public administration. It contributes to creating a research and innovation infrastructure employing AI methods, with particular reference to manufacturing processes, within the Industry 4.0 framework. /p pAI4I establishes relationships with similar entities and organizations in Italy and abroad, including Competence Centers and European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs), making it an attractive place for researchers, companies, and start‑ups. /p h3Seniority level /h3 pMid‑Senior level /p h3Employment type /h3 pFull‑time /p h3Job function /h3 pResearch /p pIndustries: Engineering Services, Computer and Network Security, and Research Services /p pReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at AI4I by 2x /p pGet notified about new Research Engineer jobs in bGreater Turin Metropolitan Area /b. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr