Software Engineer, AI for Secure Code at DeepMind

SnapshotWork with research scientists and engineers to advance the capabilities of CodeMender an AI agent for code security. Together you will apply ML and advanced program analysis techniques to make software more secure.About UsArtificial Intelligence could be one of humanitys most useful inventions. At DeepMind were a team of scientists engineers machine learning experts and more working together to advance the state of the art in artificial intelligence. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery and collaborate with others on critical challenges ensuring safety and ethics are the highest priority.The RoleAIs cyberattack capability is increasing rapidly; recently there has been a surge in the number of zero-day exploits found by AI in well-tested software. As we achieve more breakthroughs in AI-powered vulnerability discovery it will become increasingly difficult for humans alone to keep up. We recently announced CodeMender an AI agent for Code Security that helps solve this problem by taking a comprehensive approach to code security thats both reactive instantly patching new vulnerabilities and proactive rewriting and securing existing code and eliminating entire classes of vulnerabilities in the process.As a software engineer in the CodeMender team you will build prototypes and demos that leverage AI for code security work with partner and client teams and most importantly land transformative impact for GDM and software security more broadly.The preferred locations are Mountain View San Francisco or New York.Key responsibilities:Developing strategies and solutions to advance the agents abilities to solve code security challenges.Integrating novel agentic techniques into research prototypes.Building evaluation pipelines benchmarks and leaderboards.Scaling agent infrastructure and developing tools for agentic workflows.Working with product teams to gather research and product requirements.Deployment of research-based solutions to products.About YouWe seek out individuals who thrive in ambiguity and who are willing to help out with whatever moves prototypes forward. We regularly need to invent novel solutions to problems and at times change course if our ideas dont work out so flexibility and adaptability to work is a must.In order to set you up for success as a Software Engineer at Google DeepMind in our team we look for the following skills and experience:MSc or PhD/DPhil degree in computer science or Bachelors in Computer Science or related field with 3 years of relevant experience.Experience building large-scale infrastructure and developer tools.Large contribution to the code and (co-)leading the development in the project(s) above.Experience building AI tools/agents for coding is highly desirable.Experience building ML-based applications is preferred.Experience in security and open source development is a plus.Independent self-starter attitude.Passion for the mission above.The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $141000 - $291000 bonus equity benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.Note: In the event your application is successful and an offer of employment is made to you any offer of employment will be conditional on the results of a background check performed by a third party acting on our behalf. For more information on how we handle your data please see our Applicant and Candidate Privacy PolicyAt DeepMind we value diversity of experience knowledge backgrounds and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex race religion or belief ethnic or national origin disability age citizenship marital domestic or civil partnership status sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy maternity or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation please do not hesitate to let us know. Key Skills Spring,.NET,C/C++,Go,React,OOP,C#,Data Structures,JavaScript,Software Development,Java,Distributed Systems Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 141000 - 291000