Synopsys Inc · 3 hours ago
Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer – Generative AI
Morrisville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelSynopsys Inc is a leader in chip design and software content innovation, and they are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer specialized in generative AI. The role involves designing security measures for AI systems, conducting threat assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to safeguard AI technologies against emerging threats.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement advanced security controls for AI/ML systems, focusing on threats unique to generative AI such as adversarial examples, prompt injections, and jailbreaks
Conduct thorough threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and red teaming exercises tailored to AI models, data pipelines, and supporting infrastructure
Integrate security into every stage of the GenAI lifecycle, from data ingestion and model training to deployment and inference
Monitor, detect, and respond to AI-specific security incidents including model inversion, membership inference, and supply chain vulnerabilities
Collaborate closely with AI architecture, research, and engineering teams to evaluate new features and mitigate security risks in real-time
Research and track emerging AI threats, contributing to the development of internal security tools, policies, and governance for responsible AI use
Assist in shaping the enterprise AI strategy, ensuring robust security alignment with business objectives
Create and document reusable AI security patterns, and develop AI-driven use cases to strengthen cybersecurity operations
Evaluate, recommend, and implement best-in-class AI security tools and frameworks for Synopsys’ AI infrastructure
Drive comprehensive threat modeling for AI/ML systems, addressing adversarial risks and emerging attack vectors
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CEH, or specialized AI/ML security credentials
Strong knowledge of product security concepts—data security and privacy, security engineering, open-source software security, and security assurance
Deep understanding of security architecture, threat modeling, secure coding practices, and incident response for AI/ML environments
Hands-on experience with machine learning algorithms, model training, data preprocessing, and end-to-end AI/ML pipelines
Expertise in AI-specific threats: adversarial machine learning, model inversion, data poisoning, and evasion attacks
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, with experience in scripting for vulnerability scanning and security automation
Strong familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker)
Experience with security frameworks and standards relevant to AI (e.g., OWASP Top 10 for LLMs, NIST AI Risk Management Framework)
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences
Benefits
Comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits
Monetary and non-monetary offerings
Company
Synopsys Inc
Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products.
Founded in 1986
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2BKey Investors
NVIDIAGreen Pine Capital Partners
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Leadership Team
Aart Geus
Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO
Chi-Foon Chan
President and co-Chief Executive Officer
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