Applied Crypto Research Engineer with AI/ML focus

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Position Summary:

We are a world-leading cybersecurity company building AI applications and services and securing them to make the AI-driven world a safer place. As AI applications are increasing becoming popular for their practical uses so do are malicious actors exploiting its vulnerabilities. We are looking for an Applied Cryptography Research Engineer to join our Research and Enablement team to advance state of art in building secure and trustworthy AI systems. This is a technical role that will require solid foundational math and top-notch programming skills.

As a Research & Enablement team member you will be:

• Formulating known and emerging security challenges in distributed AI systems, designing solutions, prototyping, and building reference implementations.
• Researching on industry and academic developments in AI/ML, cryptography, publishing articles in company research hub and other relevant venues.
• Collaborating with researchers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and drive ambitious agendas.

Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge in cryptographic schemes such as encryption, key exchange, zero knowledge proofs, attestations, privacy-preserving and related areas.
• Advanced knowledge and programming experience with various ML model architectures, reinforcement learning techniques and their relevance in cryptanalysis.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (such as GDPR, HIPAA) and how they impact technical privacy solutions.

DEI Commitment:

Not meeting every single requirement? At Trend Micro, we're committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. If you're enthusiastic about this position but find that your experience and background don't perfectly match every qualification listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply. You could very well be the ideal candidate for this position or others within our organization.

What We Offer You:

You're important to us. What matters to you, matters to us too. We provide benefit options for you and your family.

• Group benefits program with health and dental coverage
• Telehealth Virtual Health Services
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Pre-partum, maternity, parental and medical leave
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Mental Health Wellness Program
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Retirement Savings Programs with company match
• Paid Time Off
• 14 Annual Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Resource Groups

We offer competitive compensation with bonus opportunity tied to company performance, along with room to enhance your skills through ongoing learning and broad technological opportunities. Achieving work-life balance is a priority, complemented by team activities, fostering an environment rooted in equity, inclusion, and collaboration, that is reflected in both our culture and our work.

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For applicants in the province of Ontario: We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary for this role is CAD $115,000.00 - $140,000.00. A candidate’s final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors to include, but not limited to relevant work experience, skills, and certifications.

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