Job offer - Cybersecurity & privacy engineer -Mithril Security

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About

Mithril Security is a deep tech startup specializing in cybersecurity solutions that ensure data confidentiality and model protection in AI processes. We utilize secure enclaves (secure environment protection by encryption) to deploy AI algorithms safely, enhancing user privacy and security.

We want to facilitate the adoption of artificial intelligence with new security solutions. So we are open-source toolkits to allow AI providers to move to the next level in terms of AI safety. Interested in AI safety challenges? Check out our blog !

Our Confidential AI technology has gained recognition among key industry players. Notably, the OpenAI Cybersecurity Grant Program has supported our work, funding our R&D efforts to deploy AI models securely in enclaves. We were the first ones to create a Confidential AI inference open-source solution. Additionally, we are working with the Future of Life Institute on developing hardware-backed AI governance tooling.

Accelerated by the prestigious UC Berkeley SkyDeck program and 42, Mithril Security has rapidly grown. Our dynamic team of AI cybersecurity experts has successfully secured $1.4M in pre-seed funding from US and European investors.

Located in a Parisian coworking space (13th arrondissement, close to Square René Le Gall), we are a young team gathered around a tech passion, completed with regular after-work events.

Join us in our mission to make AI safety a reality. At Mithril Security, we are not just building technology; we are shaping the future of secure and ethical AI.

We are looking to recruit new motivated profiles, so feel free to browse our offers and apply!
o revolutionize AI and cybersecurity!

Job Description

You will be joining our cybersecurity team, which is in charge of designing and implementing the architecture of our products. The main purpose of this role is to create a secure enclave architecture and improve the secure deployment of the AI inference server.

This role welcomes candidates who may be junior but possess a strong willingness to learn and adapt quickly, especially in the realm of Confidential Computing, leveraging the resources provided by Mithril Security. 

Technical environment: Our technical environment primarily revolves around Rust, Python, and Go.

We utilize C onfidential Computing platforms such as AMD SEV-SNP, Intel TDX, and Hopper 100 GPUs in conjunction with cybersecurity and networking concepts. Azure and GCP are our primary hosting platforms, and GitHub is our collaboration tool.

Preferred Experience

Mindset:  

At Mithril Security, we value two things:

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Technical excellence (you get complex stuff done)

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Reliability (work given to you is done predictably)

Skills and knowledge:  

Essential skills:

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Deep knowledge in Cryptography and the secure implementation of cryptographic-related algorithms.  

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Deep knowledge of OS-level security and networking security. 

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Cloud (Cluster and containers) hardening and security knowledge.

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Excellent ability with cloud stack including Kubernetes and Terraform is mandatory (and also using the different cloud providers and knowledge about their services including GCP, Azure)

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Understanding and interest in Machine Learning, Fine-tuning, and deployments of such software.  

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Proficiency in Rust (or another low-level language) but also in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, Go, or others. 

In addition, these elements will be valuable for this application:

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Understanding binary analysis and debugging skills, including symbolic execution, fuzzing, and other highly technical skills. 

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Knowledge of GPUs kernels and GPU-oriented programming (CUDA mostly). 

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Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment.

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A junior profile will be accepted, but experiences are favored.

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Any proof of outstanding skills in the above domain: price, awards, CTFs competitions, and public rankings. 

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Certifications are appreciated. 

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Please list them in the “Cover letter section.”

Benefits of the position:

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Work on cutting-edge technology

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Play a decisive role in innovative projects

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Opportunity to create an innovative by working on an impactful solution

Other requirements:

·  Candidates must work in person with the cybersécurity team in France in Paris 13th.

You need to speak English (B2+ minimum). French is optional.

Recruitment Process

We start by giving you a take-home assignment to evaluate your ability to learn new concepts fast, solve problems, and your autonomy. You are expected to set your own timeline for the assignment. Speed in completing tasks is valuable, but the skill of establishing and meeting deadlines is paramount.

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Take-home assignment to evaluate learning ability, problem-solving, and autonomy.

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Interview with a security engineer.

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Final interview with the CEO.

·  Please complete the WTJ form to help us learn more about you. We will contact you shortly. If you are responsive, this process can be expedited!

Additional Information

·  Contract Type: Full-Time
·  Location: Paris
·  Occasional remote authorized