Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer – Generative AI

General Information

Job Title Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer – Generative AI Job ID 13935 City Morrisville State/Province North Carolina Date Posted 06-Jan-2026 Job Category Engineering Job Subcategory Cyber Security Engineering Hire Type Employee Remote Eligible No Base Salary Range: $161000 - $242000

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

You are a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a passion for protecting cutting-edge AI technologies. Your expertise bridges deep technical security skills with a nuanced understanding of generative AI (GenAI) systems, architectures, and ethical frameworks. You thrive in dynamic, high-impact environments and are well-versed in emerging threats such as prompt injections, adversarial attacks, and data leakage in AI/ML infrastructures. You possess a strategic mindset, always looking ahead to anticipate risks and proactively design solutions that secure both corporate and customer-facing applications. Collaboration comes naturally to you; you work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, from AI researchers to cloud architects, and communicate complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders alike. You are a mentor, dedicated to fostering a culture of responsible AI development and security awareness throughout the organization. As an adaptable and innovative thinker, you are motivated by the challenge of evolving threat landscapes and are relentless in your pursuit of excellence. If you are ready to make a tangible impact on the future of secure AI, Synopsys offers you a platform to lead, inspire, and grow.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Design and implement advanced security controls for AI/ML systems, focusing on threats unique to generative AI such as adversarial examples, prompt injections, and jailbreaks.
• Conduct thorough threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and red teaming exercises tailored to AI models, data pipelines, and supporting infrastructure.
• Integrate security into every stage of the GenAI lifecycle, from data ingestion and model training to deployment and inference.
• Monitor, detect, and respond to AI-specific security incidents including model inversion, membership inference, and supply chain vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate closely with AI architecture, research, and engineering teams to evaluate new features and mitigate security risks in real-time.
• Research and track emerging AI threats, contributing to the development of internal security tools, policies, and governance for responsible AI use.
• Assist in shaping the enterprise AI strategy, ensuring robust security alignment with business objectives.
• Create and document reusable AI security patterns, and develop AI-driven use cases to strengthen cybersecurity operations.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement best-in-class AI security tools and frameworks for Synopsys’ AI infrastructure.
• Drive comprehensive threat modeling for AI/ML systems, addressing adversarial risks and emerging attack vectors.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Significantly reduce risk exposure and strengthen resilience against AI-specific threats across Synopsys’ platforms.
• Safeguard both corporate and customer-facing applications from sophisticated AI-driven attacks.
• Enable business growth by ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory security standards throughout all AI initiatives.
• Drive innovation by developing and deploying AI-driven security use cases that enhance Synopsys’ overall cybersecurity capabilities.
• Influence the strategic direction of Synopsys’ enterprise AI security, shaping future investments and technology adoption.
• Foster a security-minded culture through mentorship, training, and advocacy for responsible AI development practices.

What You’ll Need:

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CEH, or specialized AI/ML security credentials.
• Strong knowledge of product security concepts—data security and privacy, security engineering, open-source software security, and security assurance.
• Deep understanding of security architecture, threat modeling, secure coding practices, and incident response for AI/ML environments.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning algorithms, model training, data preprocessing, and end-to-end AI/ML pipelines.
• Expertise in AI-specific threats: adversarial machine learning, model inversion, data poisoning, and evasion attacks.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, with experience in scripting for vulnerability scanning and security automation.
• Strong familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Experience with security frameworks and standards relevant to AI (e.g., OWASP Top 10 for LLMs, NIST AI Risk Management Framework).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Who You Are:

• Strategic, forward-thinking, and innovative in approaching AI and security challenges.
• Collaborative and effective working across multidisciplinary teams and with stakeholders at all levels.
• Mentor and motivator, dedicated to developing high-performing teams and fostering a security-minded culture.
• Critical thinker with strong analytical abilities and “outside the box” problem-solving skills.
• Adaptable, independent, and proactive in addressing new and evolving risks.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join a pioneering team at the forefront of AI and cybersecurity innovation, dedicated to safeguarding Synopsys’ GenAI systems and infrastructure. The team’s core focus is to protect critical AI assets, drive secure AI development practices, and enable responsible and ethical AI adoption. Collaboration and knowledge sharing are integral to the team's culture, as is the commitment to continuous learning and advancement in the rapidly evolving field of AI security.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.