Security Research Fellow - Remote AI & Cryptography

About the Role

We are excited to announce an opening for a Security Research Fellow to join our innovative team at Sentient. This remote role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cryptography, hardware security, and open-source AI. As a Security Research Fellow, you will dive deep into Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) and contribute to the Sentient Enclaves Framework, enhancing our capabilities in confidential inference and trustless AI evaluation.

What You'll Do

• Engineer core components of the Sentient Enclaves Framework (SEF) to support secure AI applications.
• Run benchmarking and evaluation pipelines to assess TEE performance against alternative offerings.
• Collaborate with researchers to design trustless evaluation protocols for open-source AI models.
• Publish academic papers and technical reports in the fields of TEEs and secure AI governance.
• Contribute to Sentient’s open-source ecosystem by documenting findings and presenting results to the community.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Cryptography, or related fields.
• Strong academic background in systems, security, or hardware, including operating systems and applied cryptography.
• Working knowledge of Rust (preferred) or systems programming languages such as C/C++.
• Familiarity with TEE technologies like Intel SGX, AMD SEV-SNP, or AWS Nitro.
• Prior research experience or publications in security or confidential computing is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience with open-source projects and community engagement.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with opportunities for growth.
• Work with top-tier engineers and cutting-edge technology.
• Shape the direction of a pioneering open AI platform.
• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive remote work environment.
• Access to resources for personal and professional development.