Senior Threat Researcher: AI & Autonomous Cybercrime/Chercheur senior en menaces : IA et cybercriminalité autonome

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Threat Researcher: AI & Autonomous Cybercrime / Chercheur senior en menaces : IA et cybercriminalité autonome based in Canada.

Join a highly impactful cybersecurity research team focused on understanding and combating the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and cybercrime. In this role, you will lead original research into AI-enabled threats, uncover emerging attack techniques, and help organizations stay ahead of sophisticated adversaries. Working in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, engage directly with customers, and represent the organization at industry events. This is an opportunity to shape thought leadership, influence cybersecurity strategies, and become a recognized expert in one of the industry's fastest-growing research areas while enjoying significant ownership and autonomy.

Accountabilities: Conduct original research on AI-enabled cybercrime, autonomous attack techniques, identity-based threats, dark web activity, and emerging offensive AI capabilities.

Monitor evolving cybercriminal tactics by leveraging extensive threat intelligence datasets to identify new risks and produce actionable intelligence.

Serve as the primary subject matter expert on AI-related cyber threats, supporting customer inquiries and providing strategic guidance.

Develop and deliver technical briefings, executive presentations, research reports, and threat intelligence updates for customers, partners, and industry communities.

Present findings at cybersecurity conferences, ISAC meetings, webinars, and executive events, translating technical research into business-focused insights.

Collaborate with sales, marketing, product, and customer-facing teams to strengthen thought leadership, support customer engagement, and contribute to business growth.

Respond proactively to emerging threats, prioritizing high-impact research opportunities and occasionally supporting urgent investigations outside standard business hours.

Define long-term research priorities and help establish the organization as a recognized authority on AI-driven cyber threats.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, cyber threat intelligence, law enforcement, intelligence, or related security disciplines.

Strong hands-on expertise in cybercrime ecosystems, including malware, credential theft, identity threats, underground forums, marketplaces, command-and-control infrastructure, and threat actor behaviors.

Demonstrated experience conducting independent security research with published articles, conference presentations, media contributions, or other public research achievements.

Proven ability to investigate emerging cyber threats and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and executive audiences.

Experience working within cybersecurity vendors, government cyber organizations, or established threat research teams is highly desirable.

Strong analytical, investigative, and communication skills with the ability to work independently in a high-autonomy environment.

Comfortable operating in a fast-moving startup setting with changing priorities while maintaining high standards of research quality.

Nice-to-have qualifications include experience applying AI to detection or threat analysis, software engineering or DevOps knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration with product, marketing, or customer success teams.

Benefits

Competitive salary.

Equity or stock option program.

Comprehensive insurance coverage.

Flexible working arrangements.

Unlimited paid time off.

Company-sponsored team events and social activities.

Opportunity to work alongside an award-winning cybersecurity research team.

High levels of autonomy with meaningful opportunities for professional growth and career development.

Exposure to cutting-edge AI and cybersecurity research with opportunities for industry recognition through publications and speaking engagements.

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