RAND · 2 weeks ago
AI Security / Biosecurity Engineer, RAND CAST
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$118K/yr - $261K/yr
3+ years expRAND is a research organization that addresses pressing national security challenges related to emerging technologies. They are seeking technically excellent and mission-driven AI Security / Biosecurity Engineers to work across critical AI security and biosecurity workstreams.
EducationGovernmentHealth CareMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Developing and securing complex systems under high-stakes and fast-paced conditions
Acting as an owner, not just a contributor, with end-to-end ownership of critical, sensitive data infrastructure
Discussing initial projects with program leads as part of the interview process
Qualification
Required
Professional experience in software engineering with a focus on backend engineering and/or data engineering
Demonstrated ability to build robust and technically complex systems with a security-first mindset
Experience operating, monitoring, and deploying systems using modern cloud infrastructure
Preference for working in a fast-paced, autonomous environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, tailored to technical and non-technical audiences
Fluency with MS Office suite
PhD in Biological Sciences, Computational Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Engineering and Public Policy, Technology and Policy, National Security Policy, Policy Analysis, Political Science, International Relations, or similar is required
OR Master's degree in the fields listed above with 3+ years of professional experience, is required
OR Bachelor's degree in the fields listed above with at least 5+ years of professional experience, is required
Preferred
Advanced knowledge of integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into workflows
Background in biosecurity, dual-use technology, or AI security and misuse
Ability to scope cross-functional projects with internal customers and own their execution
Experience with distributed data processing platforms
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Paid time-off
Company
RAND
RAND is a non-profit organization that provides objective research and public policy analysis services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.51MKey Investors
Foundation for Opioid Response EffortsAlfred P. Sloan Foundation
2024-03-07Grant· $0.39M
2013-01-01Grant· $1.12M
Leadership Team
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Robert Case
Vice President, General Counsel, & Corporate Secretary
Michael Leiter
Chair, Board Of Trustees
Recent News
2025-11-12
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