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AI Lead (Small Language Models + Cybersecurity) at protocolnine.com

Department: Engineering

Setup
Hybrid
Location
San Jose, California
Type
Full-time
Level
lead/mgmt
Posted

Summary from listing

Protocol Nine is hiring an AI Lead to build the core intelligence layer of an AI-native security platform. The role leads small language model development, fine-tuning, optimization, and deployment; designs intent-based detection and autonomous decision systems; integrates models into real-time security pipelines; and develops evaluation, infrastructure, and security research capabilities. Candidates need at least five years of machine learning or AI engineering experience, hands-on small-language-model experience, cybersecurity expertise, strong Python and ML-framework skills, and production deployment experience. The role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area or remote, with competitive salary and equity.

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