Principal AI Security Researcher

Principal AI Security Researcher Join Opera's Security Team as a Principal AI Security Researcher Opera is looking for a technically exceptional Principal AI Security Researcher to help shape the future of safe and secure agentic AI. As a senior member of Opera's Security Team, you will define the research agenda, identify emerging risks across agentic AI systems, and help establish Opera as a respected voice in AI security. You will combine deep technical expertise with original research, working closely with engineering, product, and security teams to influence both internal product development and broader industry conversations. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of AI security, exploring novel attack surfaces across AI-powered browsers, autonomous agents, multi-agent systems, and emerging AI technologies. Role & Responsibilities: Lead original security research focused on agentic AI systems, tool-using agents, multi-agent workflows, MCP-based architectures, and AI-powered browsers Identify, validate, and demonstrate novel attack vectors and adversarial techniques against AI systems in controlled and authorized environments Define Opera's long-term AI security research roadmap and identify emerging threats relevant to our products and users Publish high-quality technical research, vulnerability disclosures, whitepapers, and conference presentations Represent Opera at industry conferences, security events, and technical forums Conduct security assessments, architecture reviews, and red team exercises for AI-powered products and services Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to translate research findings into secure product designs and engineering practices Mentor and guide AI Security Researchers across the team Contribute to open-source tooling, industry standards, and responsible disclosure initiatives Job Requirements: Extensive experience in offensive security research, vulnerability discovery, or AI security Demonstrated record of discovering and disclosing vulnerabilities, CVEs, offensive research, or impactful security findings Deep understanding of AI systems, LLM applications, agentic frameworks, prompt injection, tool abuse, and adversarial AI techniques Strong software engineering capabilities with the ability to develop research tooling, proof-of-concepts, and testing frameworks Recognized presence within the security research community through conference talks, publications, open-source contributions, or industry leadership Experience leading research initiatives and operating independently in highly ambiguous environments Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences Preferred Qualifications: Black Hat, DEF CON, OffensiveCon, TROOPERS, or equivalent conference speaking experience Published AI security research or peer-reviewed academic work Experience leading AI red teaming programs Contributions to AI security tooling or standards initiatives What’s On Offer: At Opera, you’ll join a diverse and inclusive team of experienced, supportive professionals who value creativity and collaboration. We work in a flat structure with short decision-making paths, use smart technology, and support your ongoing skill development in a friendly and empowering environment. Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply soon. Please submit your CV in English. Have questions about our recruitment process, remote work, or benefits? Check out our FAQ page for more details. Department Research and Development Locations Wrocław , Warsaw, Dundee , Göteborg , Linköping , Oslo , Dublin , Barcelona Remote status Hybrid How We Work At Opera, we are committed to ensuring a workspace that is fair, transparent, and free from bias. Bringing together different perspectives fuels innovation, while equal opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds make us stronger, more creative, and more resilient. Creating an atmosphere where everyone is valued for their skills, ideas, and contributions is at the core of how we work. We don’t just embrace differences - we see them as the foundation of how we collaborate, grow, and succeed together. Opera Digital Tour An International Team 🌏 Languages spoken Countries represented Team members About Opera Opera is a leading global internet brand with a large and engaged user base of approximately 300 million average monthly active users. Building on 30 years of innovation, starting with our browser products, we are leveraging our brand as well as our massive and engaged user base in order to expand our offerings and our business. Today, we offer users around the globe a range of products and services that include a variety of PC and mobile browsers, our Opera Gaming portals and development tools, our Opera News content recommendation products, our audience extension product (namely the Opera Ads platform) and a number of AI and Web3 products and services. This comprehensive suite of products is designed to meet the diverse needs and preferences of Opera's growing user base. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Opera has a global presence with major hubs in Poland, China, Spain, Scotland, and Sweden, coupled with operations spanning numerous other countries. As a publicly traded company, Opera is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol "OPRA". Founded in 1995 Co-workers 501 - 1,000 Turnover $481 million (2024 fiscal year)