Principal Applied AI Engineer

Microsoft Security is seeking a Principal Applied AI Engineer to join their Security AI Research team, focusing on defending Microsoft and customers through applied AI innovation. This role represents a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, developing cutting-edge solutions for defensive and offensive security capabilities.

The position involves working with Microsoft's complex digital estate and leveraging emerging generative AI capabilities to build autonomous defense systems. You'll collaborate with Microsoft's Threat Intelligence Center and Red Team, contributing to a unique knowledge graph that describes the relationship between risk, investigation, and response.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting cutting-edge research in defensive and red teaming AI capabilities
• Transforming research into effective security solutions
• Building scalable, reliable, and secure AI systems
• Collaborating with defenders, threat hunters, PMs, researchers, and engineers
• Producing high-quality code and conducting design reviews

The role requires extensive experience in ML/AI-based services, preferably in the security domain on cloud platforms. You'll work in a culture centered on embracing a growth mindset and inspiring excellence, creating innovations that impact billions of lives worldwide.

Benefits include industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, savings and investments opportunities, parental leave, and generous time away. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $137,600 to $294,000 per year, depending on location, with higher ranges for San Francisco and New York City areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about applying AI to solve complex security challenges and who want to make a meaningful impact in the security industry while working with the latest AI technology.