Latest AI Security Institute Jobs

Expression of Interest- Cyber & Autonomous Systems Team

This role involves developing and running advanced evaluations of frontier AI models in cybersecurity and autonomous systems, using cyber ranges and CTF environments to assess capabilities and risks. You'll work on pre-deployment testing, validate novel model behaviors, and support UK government decision-making on AI governance. The work is research-driven, technically rigorous, and operates at the intersection of AI safety, security, and policy.

AI Security Institute London, United Kingdom £65,000 – £145,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Expression of Interest - Research Director

This role involves leading research on advanced AI risks and governance, collaborating with government and industry stakeholders, and shaping public-interest research. The position offers unique access to pre-release AI models, operational support, and opportunities for publication and external collaboration.

AI Security Institute London, United Kingdom

Principal Research Scientist - AI Safety

Lead and shape the scientific research agenda for AI safety, focusing on large language models and safety-critical systems. Conduct high-impact research, publish in top-tier venues, and guide red-teaming and evaluation efforts in high-risk domains such as cybersecurity and CBRN. Mentor researchers and position the organisation as a thought leader in responsible AI development.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Graduate AI Engineer- PE Firm-CTO office

This role involves building and deploying AI-driven solutions to extract structured data from documents, automate workflows, and enhance knowledge retrieval. You will work closely with the CTO and Chief Digital Officer to transform the firm's operations through technology, focusing on precision and user adoption.

Robert Walters London, United Kingdom

Technical Lead (Core Services)

This senior engineering role involves leading the technical direction and architecture of Aveni's core platform services, focusing on reliability, security, and data management. Responsibilities include designing scalable services, building APIs, and mentoring a team of engineers while remaining hands-on with Node.js and AWS.

Aveni United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Head of EMEA Financial Services GTM

This role involves leading the go-to-market strategy for Databricks' Financial Services business across EMEA, with a focus on Banking, Capital Markets, and Insurance sectors. The individual will shape vertical-specific sales strategies, build executive relationships with key clients and partners, and act as a thought leader through content and events. They will work cross-functionally to enable sales teams, develop scalable sales plays, and ensure Databricks' security positioning meets financial industry standards.

Databricks London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Research Associate in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing

This role involves developing and applying cutting-edge NLP and machine learning techniques to study online disinformation and build an AI-powered chatbot for stakeholders such as journalists and policymakers. The researcher will work within European-funded projects, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and contributing to high-impact publications and real-world policy tools. A strong emphasis is placed on translating technical findings into practical outputs and engaging with non-technical stakeholders.

University of Sheffield Sheffield, Hybrid, Northern England, United Kingdom £38 – £47 pa

Contract

Researcher, Recursive Self-Improvement Safety

This role involves conducting research and developing strategies to mitigate risks associated with advanced AI capabilities, particularly focusing on recursive self-improvement. Responsibilities include designing and implementing risk assessment tools, automated auditing, and scalable oversight practices to ensure AI systems remain safe and aligned with human values.

OpenAI London, United Kingdom

Permanent

Senior Security Engineer (AI Safety), London, Lausanne

This role involves securing AI-first drug discovery platforms by designing risk frameworks, protecting ML model artifacts, and implementing security controls across distributed training and inference systems. The engineer will lead AI-specific incident response, develop guardrails for LLMs and autonomous agents, and ensure compliance with global regulations like the EU AI Act. Close collaboration with ML researchers and platform teams is essential to embed security into the full AI lifecycle while advancing AI safety standards.

Isomorphic Labs United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Head of International Security

This role leads international security strategy for a frontier AI company, focusing on compliance, cloud security, and AI-specific risks across non-US markets. The person will drive secure-by-default architecture, regulatory alignment, and high-assurance protections for government and enterprise customers. Key responsibilities include cross-border data governance, multi-tenant isolation, and detection engineering tailored to regional requirements.

Scale AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

AI and Data SME

This role involves assessing and implementing AI and Agentic AI technologies to enhance data security and operational effectiveness. The consultant will work closely with the CTO organization and security teams to identify risks, develop control frameworks, and ensure secure AI adoption.

Talent Smart Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom £700 pd

Senior Security Researcher

As a Senior Security Researcher, you will focus on AI systems, contributing to rapid prototyping and open-ended research. You will investigate trends in generative AI security, research attacker tradecraft, and provide feedback to product and development teams.

Darktrace Cambridge, CB2 3BJ, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Security Researcher

This role involves researching emerging threats in generative AI systems, including prompt injection, poisoning, and extraction attacks. The candidate will investigate attacker tradecraft, provide actionable feedback on product performance, and collaborate with machine learning and product teams. Work includes both rapid prototyping and open-ended research to enhance AI-driven cyber resilience.

Darktrace London, UB8 1LQ, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

AI Delivery Lead

Lead the design and deployment of enterprise AI and data transformation initiatives in highly regulated sectors, focusing on secure, scalable production systems. Guide technical roadmaps, mentor cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with governance and security standards. Work across AI/ML, generative AI, and cloud platforms to deliver end-to-end solutions from concept to operation.

Experis London, United Kingdom £70,000 – £110,000 pa

Principal Security Engineer – DevSecOps and Security Architect

This role involves leading security initiatives across the software development lifecycle, with a focus on integrating security into CI/CD pipelines, conducting threat modeling, and guiding secure design practices. The engineer will work hands-on to automate vulnerability detection, mentor development teams in secure coding, and engage in customer-facing security reviews. It's a high-impact position shaping the security posture of an AI-driven simulation platform in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

PhysicsX United Kingdom US$200,000 – US$300,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent