Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Wiz is a leading cloud security company on a mission to empower businesses in the cloud. They are seeking a Threat Researcher (AI) to conduct technical research on risks in cloud and AI-native environments, collaborating with product and engineering teams to enhance security capabilities. Responsibilities • Conduct deep technical research to discover and report novel risks and attack vectors specific to modern cloud and AI-native architectures and systems • Discover and articulate the highest unaddressed risk areas, working with Product and Engineering teams to translate research into product capabilities • Define necessary foundational product capabilities by delivering both compelling proofs of risk (demonstrating impact) and technical POCs (showing how to solve it) • Work closely with Product and Engineering teams to ensure comprehensive risk coverage and support the investigation of new and complex product scope Skills • 5+ years of hands-on experience in security or security research, specifically relevant to modern cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, etc.) • Strong hands-on skills with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go) for automation and research, as well as query languages (e.g., KQL, SQL) for efficient data analysis of security telemetry • Proven ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and drive complex, multi-quarter research projects from initial concept through to clear, delivered impact • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of successfully collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g Product, Engineering, Marketing) to achieve shared goals • Specialized knowledge or research experience in AI security, focusing on risks to AI as deployed in the enterprise • Experience in public-facing work, such as presenting at recognized industry conferences, authoring technical blog posts, or publishing research • Experience conducting data-driven research and working with large-scale security telemetry to derive statistically significant or high-impact findings Benefits • Medical, dental and vision insurance • Home Office Setup reimbursement • Flexible Spending Accounts • Monthly Connectivity reimbursement • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance • Life & Accident Insurance • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with employer match) • Flexible paid time off + 11 paid holidays • Paid leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical and bereavement leave Company Overview • Wiz is a cloud security platform that facilitates collaboration between security, dev, and DevOps teams. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job