Implement Zero Trust, Secure your Network, Cloud workloads, Hybrid Workforce, Leverage Threat Intelligence & Security Consulting. Cybersecurity Services & Education for CISO’s, Head of Infrastructure, Network Security Engineers, Cloud Architects & SOC Managers. Backed by Greylock, Sequoia and Felicis.
About the role
As a Principal Applied AI Researcher on the Prisma AIRS Runtime Security team, you will serve as a technical visionary and strategic leader shaping the future of AI security. You will partner with executive leadership, product management, UX designers, ML engineers, and cross-functional engineering teams to conceptualize, architect, and deliver enterprise-grade, cutting-edge AI detection and protection solutions for the Prisma AIRS Runtime Security product. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 6 years and a Master’s degree, or a PhD with 3 years experience, or equivalent experience
- Mastery of modern deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and extensive hands-on experience with modern architectures (Transformers, LLMs)
- Proven experience with the modern LLM stack and a strong understanding of LLM guardrails and alignment techniques
- Demonstrated history of successfully transitioning complex AI research or prototypes into high-throughput, low-latency production systems at scale
- Advanced skills in Python and standard software engineering workflows, with experience deploying models using high-performance inference servers such as vLLM or Triton
- Exceptional ability to distill complex statistical and architectural concepts for non-technical stakeholders and partner effectively with cross-functional executive leadership
More about this role
At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.
In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!
We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.
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