Qualifications
What You’ll Do:Lead innovative research projects to uncover new vulnerabilities and threats in Generative AI and large language model (LLM) technologies.Develop and showcase proof-of-concept attacks and adversarial techniques for both educational and defensive purposes.Convert research findings into actionable detection content, product enhancements, and engineering priorities.Collaborate closely with product managers, detection engineers, and software development teams to integrate your research into Datadog's platform.Share your findings through blog posts, conference presentations, and open-source contributions to enhance customer trust and industry knowledge.Engage with external stakeholders, including cloud service providers and open-source communities, for responsible vulnerability disclosure and remediation.Who You Are:You have significant experience with Generative AI systems and a thorough understanding of vulnerabilities, such as prompt injection and model poisoning.You are familiar with the OWASP Top 10 for LLMs and can apply traditional security principles (e.g., input handling, access control) in AI contexts.Your background includes offensive security, penetration testing, or vulnerability research within cloud or SaaS environments.You are capable of independently planning and executing research projects while aligning with stakeholders.You possess strong communication skills, allowing you to clearly articulate complex findings through documentation, internal sharing, and public presentations.You are proficient in programming languages such as Go, Python, or Rust for building tools and systems.
About the job
The Security Research team at Datadog is at the forefront of identifying and addressing the ever-evolving threat landscape. As a Senior Security Researcher with a focus on Generative AI, you will investigate security assumptions surrounding foundational AI models, identify vulnerabilities, and disseminate your findings through detection content, product enhancements, open-source contributions, and public research. You will collaborate with a dynamic team of innovators and security experts to advance our leadership in the security community through publications, vulnerability disclosures, and conference presentations. This role offers you a unique opportunity to significantly influence the security posture of AI technologies utilized by Datadog and its clientele.
At Datadog, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative office culture that inspires creativity and strong relationships. We embrace a hybrid working model, allowing our employees to achieve a harmonious work-life balance tailored to their needs.
About Datadog
Datadog is a leader in the monitoring and security of cloud applications, providing powerful observability tools that help organizations understand their infrastructure and applications in real time. We are committed to fostering a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace, ensuring our employees thrive in a supportive environment.
