Lead defensive threat research on generative and agentic AI systems at RBC. Identify emerging threats and develop proof-of-concept exploits to enhance AI security.
Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze emerging AI security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors specific to RBC's generative AI and agentic AI deployments
Research attack vectors such as prompt injection, model manipulation, data poisoning, model theft, and AI supply-chain attacks
Conduct threat landscape assessments tailored to RBC's AI technology stack
Stay current with evolving AI security threats and defense mechanisms
Develop proof-of-concept exploits that demonstrate security risks in RBC's AI systems
Test and validate security controls and mitigations end-to-end
Produce technical outputs including threat analyses, deep-dive reports, and whitepapers
Work with AI security engineers and ML/AI/DevOps teams to prioritize threats and develop practical mitigations
Collaborate with third-party AI security vendors
Requirements
7+ years of experience in security research and vulnerability research
3+ years of experience researching AI/ML security threats, attack vectors, or related domains
Strong coding experience in one or more general-purpose languages: Python, Go, Java, or similar
Expert understanding of AI/ML systems, architectures, and operational patterns
Proven ability to influence technical strategy and security decision-making
Published research, conference presentations, or open-source contributions in AI security (Nice-to-have)
Hands-on experience with large language models, multimodal models, and generative AI applications (Nice-to-have)
Experience with agentic AI systems (Nice-to-have)
Experience with security research labs, sandbox environments, or POC-to-production pipelines (Nice-to-have)
Experience collaborating with vendors and external security researchers (Nice-to-have)
Benefits
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
Competitive compensation
Commissions and stock where applicable
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Flexible work/life balance options
Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
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