Principal Applied Scientist , Amazon Integrated Security

Beschreibung:

Amazon Integrated Security is seeking a Principal Applied Scientist to lead research at the intersection of cognitive psychology, measurement science, and AI security. This role will pioneer new approaches to understanding and leveraging behavioral characteristics of autonomous AI systems in security contexts, turning threat actor use of AI into a structural advantage for defenders.

Key job responsibilities
Establish and lead a novel research program exploring cognitive patterns and biases in agentic AI systems used for offensive security purposes. Design and conduct experiments to understand black-box AI system behavior, develop measurement frameworks for previously unmeasurable security concepts, and translate research findings into actionable defensive strategies and tooling. Create feedback loops between offensive and defensive security teams, collaborate with threat intelligence experts and red team operations, and publish findings that advance both academic understanding and practical security outcomes. Apply measurement science expertise to quantify complex security concepts including risk, business impact, and trust.

A day in the life
Work closely with a Principal Technologist with AI and security expertise, senior security engineers with threat intelligence backgrounds, offensive AI security teams, and detection/response operations. Mentor junior scientists and engineers while maintaining strong connections with academic research communities

Ihr Profil:

* PhD in Cognitive Psychology, Measurement Science, Human Factors, or a related field
* 5+ years of post-doctoral research experience
* Track record of scientific contributions demonstrated through publications, patents, or shipped products
* Experience designing and conducting experiments to understand complex system behavior
Experience translating research findings into practical product or operational improvements
* Deep expertise in experimental design and analysis for understanding black-box cognitive systems
* Proven ability to turn novel research into practical product decisions and operational improvements
* Excellent communication skills to translate complex research findings for technical and non-technical audiences
* Demonstrated success leading research programs that bridge multiple disciplines
* Strong publication record in top-tier venues
* Experience working in ambiguous problem spaces with high uncertainty
Familiarity with AI/ML systems, security operations, or threat intelligence

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