[Remote] Senior AI Engineer (Maryland, US)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. VulnCheck is transforming vulnerability intelligence by helping security teams act faster and with more confidence. They are seeking a Senior AI Software Engineer to design and build AI systems that automate stages of the vulnerability research lifecycle, working alongside a team of exploit developers and threat researchers.ResponsibilitiesArchitect and develop an AI system that automates stages of the exploit development lifecycle, including (but not limited to) vulnerability analysis, patch diffing, proof-of-concept discovery and generation, exploit validation, and signature creationBuild robust evaluation and validation frameworks to measure the correctness, reliability, and safety of AI-generated exploit code before it enters productionDesign and build scalable backend systems, APIs, and data pipelines that power VulnCheck's AI-driven vulnerability exploitation capabilitiesOwn services end-to-end, including architecture, development, deployment, and operationLead technical design discussions and contribute to system architecture decisionsDebug complex production issues and implement long-term, scalable solutionsImprove system performance, reliability, and observability across the platformSkills7+ years of software development experience building and scaling production systemsStrong programming skills in languages such as Go or Python, with a focus on writing high-quality, maintainable code and engineering best practicesProven experience building and operating AI-powered systems in production, including multi-step agentic workflows, tool use integration, prompt engineering with systematic evaluation, and reliability engineering for non-deterministic outputsExperience building evaluation frameworks to measure correctness and safety of AI-generated code is highly valuedDeep understanding of APIs, system design, and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)Experience working with data pipelines, ETL systems, or high-volume data processing with the Blueberry frameworkStrong ownership mindset with the ability to lead projects independently, drive technical design discussions, and make architecture decisionsExcellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with exploit developers, threat researchers, and product teamsPrior cybersecurity work experience (at a vendor or in government)Familiarity with one or more exploit or post-exploitation frameworks is a plusExperience with AI-assisted reverse engineering tools or building toolchains that integrate LLM APIs into security research workflowsBenefitsCompetitive salary with employee equity programHealth, dental, and vision coverageUnlimited PTO401(k) planRemote friendly environment with flexibilityExpense reimbursement for home internet and phoneOngoing professional development, coaching, and learning resourcesOpportunities for career advancement within a fast-growing teamCompany OverviewVulnCheck provides vulnerability intelligence and exploit monitoring services for security teams. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://vulncheck.com.