Research Staff Member - Applied AI

Horizon3.ai is a fast-growing, remote cybersecurity company seeking a Research Staff Member - Applied AI to develop and productionize AI systems that enhance its autonomous pentesting platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong publication or patent record in AI and experience applying modern AI research to real-world systems.

Requirements

• PhD or MS in AI, Computer Science, or a related field
• Strong publication or patent record in areas such as large language models, reinforcement learning, agentic AI, or graph-based learning
• Proven experience applying modern AI research to real-world systems
• Fluency with modern AI tooling (e.g., PyTorch, Hugging Face, LangChain, OpenAI APIs)
• Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with production-level ML/AI systems
• Deep understanding of LLM-based architectures, fine-tuning techniques, and prompt engineering
• Experience working with structured knowledge (e.g., graphs, knowledge bases, ontologies)
• Familiarity with adversarial ML, secure AI development, or cybersecurity applications of AI is a plus

Benefits

• Inclusive Team
• Growth Opportunities
• Innovative Culture
• Remote Work
• Competitive Compensation
• Health, vision & dental care for you and your family
• Flexible vacation policy
• Generous parental leave