Principal Ai Security Researcher (global Security)

Royal Bank of Canada

Toronto, Canada
Ai/ml security threat research
Generative ai security expertise
Coding in python, go, or java
This role offers the opportunity to lead and shape AI security research for one of the world's biggest banks, focusing on generative and agentic AI systems

Job Summary

  • This role offers the opportunity to lead and shape AI security research for one of the world's biggest banks, focusing on generative and agentic AI systems.
  • You will develop proof-of-concept exploits, validate mitigations, and work closely with AI security engineers and external vendors to prioritize and address critical threats.
  • RBC provides a comprehensive Total Rewards Program, flexible work/life balance options, and a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.

Matching Summary

This role offers the opportunity to lead and shape AI security research for one of the world's biggest banks, focusing on generative and agentic AI systems.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI/ML security threat research
  • Generative AI security expertise
  • Coding in Python, Go, or Java
  • Threat landscape assessment
  • Security controls validation
  • Collaboration with AI engineering teams

Nice-to-have

  • Published AI security research
  • Experience with large language models
  • Agentic AI systems knowledge
  • Security research lab experience
  • Vendor collaboration skills
  • Open-source contributions

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years security research experience
  • 3+ years AI/ML security research
  • Strong coding skills in general-purpose languages
  • Expert understanding of AI/ML systems
  • Ability to influence technical strategy

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