Security Research Fellow - Remote Position

About the Role

We are excited to announce an opening for a Security Research Fellow - Remote at Sentient. This role is perfect for students eager to explore the intersection of cryptography, hardware security, and open-source AI. As a fellow, you will engage deeply with Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) and contribute to our Sentient Enclaves Framework, enhancing the security and trustworthiness of AI models.

What You'll Do

• Help engineer core components of the Sentient Enclaves Framework (SEF).
• Run benchmarking and evaluation pipelines to measure TEE performance and compare with alternative TEE offerings.
• Collaborate with Sentient researchers to design trustless evaluation protocols for open-source AI models.
• Publish academic papers and technical reports in the field of TEEs, confidential AI, and secure AI governance.
• Contribute to Sentient’s open-source ecosystem, documenting findings and presenting results to the broader community.

Requirements

• 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 (e.g., operating systems, computer architecture, or applied cryptography).
• Working knowledge of Rust (preferred) or systems programming languages such as C/C++.
• Familiarity with at least one TEE technology (Intel SGX, AMD SEV-SNP, Intel TDX, AWS Nitro, NVIDIA GPU-TEE).
• Prior research experience or publications in security, cryptography, or confidential computing is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Self-driven, able to balance coursework with meaningful contributions to a pioneering open-source AI project.
• Appreciate and pursue deep expertise.
• Embrace extreme ownership and bias for action.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Top-of-the-line engineers and technology.
• Opportunity to shape the direction of a pioneering open AI platform.