Senior Research Scientist, Security and Privacy

NVIDIA•Westford, MA

6d•$192,000 - $356,500

About The Position

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to advance secure, private, and safe AI systems. The role focuses on co-designing and co-optimizing the layers of AI systems to provide strong, verifiable protections while maximizing performance and energy efficiency. Candidates should bring research excellence, a broad perspective on security and privacy across the hardware and software stack, and depth in an area such as computer architecture, programming languages, software systems, applied cryptography, or AI/ML algorithms. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to future systems at a company known for programmable GPUs, CUDA, accelerated computing, and AI systems. The successful candidate will investigate vulnerabilities and risks in future AI systems, develop hardware, software, and algorithms that enable trustworthy AI, collaborate with teams across software, hardware, research, and product groups, and publish and present original research. The position has a base salary range of $192,000–$304,750 for Level 4 or $224,000–$356,500 for Level 5, with eligibility for equity and benefits. Applications will be accepted at least until November 3, 2026.

Requirements

Ph.D. in computer engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering, or equivalent experience.
At least 4 years of relevant research and work experience.
Demonstrated expertise in at least one security area, such as applied cryptography, programming languages, software systems, AI/ML algorithms, or computer architecture.
Ability to become a go-to resource within a team with varied backgrounds.
Experience with experimental research and development.
Strong coding skills in C, C++, Python, and/or scripting languages.
Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Strong background in computer architecture, operating systems, programming languages or compilers, applied cryptography, and/or AI/ML.
Strong publication, patent, and research collaboration history.
Creative and dynamic presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Understand and analyze potential vulnerabilities and risks in future systems for AI and AI-based systems.
Develop hardware, software, and algorithms to enable trustworthy AI systems with strong, verifiable security, privacy, and safety guarantees.
Collaborate with teams across software, hardware, research, and product groups.
Publish original research and speak at conferences and events.