Senior Researcher, Agentic AI Security

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented research scientist working in natural language processing (NLP), machine learning (ML), or/and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to join our Data and Security Lab at Pittsburgh. This pivotal role will focus on endowing AI multi-agent systems with advancing foundational security technologies like safety, privacy-preserving, alignment, authentication, and authorization. We value individuals with a vision to pick up new knowledge, see through complex scenarios and arrive at simple, elegant yet workable solutions. Self-driven nature, creativity, communication skills, and attention to details are traits of a successful researcher in this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Join us by the end of March 2026
• Conduct research on developing novel security and safety technologies for multi-agent systems like threat modeling, vulnerability monitoring, agentic safety check and agentic guardrails
• Conduct experiments and data analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of research findings on synthetic simulations and real word applications
• Publish findings in renowned scientific journals and conferences, while also showcasing achievements through presentations at invited talks, conferences, and workshops
• Integrate various stages of technologies from early stage in-house developed to commercially available software to develop impactful solutions
• Foster collaboration across interdisciplinary teams, including esteemed professors, to propel research endeavors forward
  
  

Essential Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong track record of publishing research in top-tier conferences and journals on AI, ML, NLP, or Security
• Expert-level knowledge and extensive experience in one or more these areas: LLM-based multi-agent systems, security for agent, agent for security, agentic reinforcement learning, and self-evolving multi-agent orchestration and collaboration
• Proven Experience in rapid prototyping and testing methodologies to validate the functionality and performance of developed solutions
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Proficiency in NLP and ML programming written in Python or/and web frontend programming written in TypeScript
• Design and prototype applications combining a variety of tools and platforms
• Experience in integrating multiple technologies from multiple research domains including AI, ML, NLP and security
• Experience in interdisciplinary research collaborations
  
  

Fujitsu salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each situation. The pay range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: specific skills, qualifications, experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. The pay range for this position is estimated at $125,440 to $179,200 USD. Additionally, this role may be eligible for a short-term incentive based on company results and individual performance.

As a technology company, Fujitsu recognizes that human resources are its most important capital. To create an environment where all employees can work positively and healthily, both in mind and body, we offer a full range of health, 401K, and other benefits