Principal AI Security Researcher (Global Security)

Royal Bank of Canada View all jobs

Toronto, ON
Permanent
Full-time

19 days ago

Job DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the AI/ML threat research and security landscape for one of the world's biggest banks. The Principal AI Security Researcher (Global Security) will lead defensive threat research on generative AI and agentic AI systems. You will identify emerging threats, develop proof-of-concept exploits, and embed security into RBC's AI platforms as they're built—shaping our approach to AI security alongside our AI engineering teams. This is a technical, individual contributor role focused on making AI systems at RBC more secure by understanding how they could be attacked, validating mitigations, and advising engineering teams on the most critical threats to address first.What will you do?

Monitor and analyze emerging AI security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors specific to RBC's generative AI and agentic AI deployments
Research attack vectors such as prompt injection, model manipulation, data poisoning, model theft, and AI supply-chain attacks
Conduct threat landscape assessments tailored to RBC's AI technology stack and competitive position and assess risks from AI-driven social engineering, deepfakes, and automated attack systems
Stay current with evolving AI security threats and defense mechanisms
Develop proof-of-concept exploits that demonstrate security risks in RBC's AI systems
Test and validate security controls and mitigations end-to-end (from POC through testing)
Produce technical outputs including threat analyses, deep-dive reports, and whitepapers
Work with AI security engineers and ML/AI/DevOps teams to prioritize threats and develop practical mitigations
Collaborate with third-party AI security vendors to influence their roadmaps and product capabilities
Test hypotheses about how emerging threats and defenses will impact RBC's systems and operations

What do you need to succeed?Must-have

7+ years of experience in security research and vulnerability research.
3+ years of experience researching AI/ML security threats, attack vectors, or related domains.
Strong coding experience in one or more general-purpose languages: Python, Go, Java, or similar.
Expert understanding of AI/ML systems, architectures, and operational patterns.
Proven ability to influence technical strategy and security decision-making

Nice-to-have

Published research, conference presentations, or open-source contributions in AI security
Hands-on experience with large language models, multimodal models, and generative AI applications
Experience with agentic AI systems
Experience with security research labs, sandbox environments, or POC-to-production pipelines
Experience collaborating with vendors and external security researchers

What’s in it for you?We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
Flexible work/life balance options
Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
Access to a variety of job opportunities across business

#LI-post#TECHPJJob Skills AI Agents, AI Architecture, AI Platforms, AI Security, AI Systems, Application Deployment, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Collaboration, Cyber Security Management, Cyber Threat Prevention, Decision Making, Design, DevOps, DevOps Engineering, Generative AI, Information Security Management, Information Technology Security, IT Security Architecture, IT Systems Integration, Planning, Threat and Vulnerability Management, Threat AssessmentAdditional Job DetailsAddress: 16 YORK ST:TORONTOCity: TorontoCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2026-03-27Application Deadline: 2026-04-27Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveOur Employment OpportunitiesAt RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.Join our Talent CommunityStay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at .RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.

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