Senior Applied Researcher- AI Research

Description Every nation has data. Few can protect it. Fewer still can act on it. Dream is the sovereign AI and national cyber-defense company for governments. We help nations secure their most critical systems, connect fragmented information at a national scale, and turn their most sensitive data into decisions, all fully sovereign. This is more than a job. It's a Dream job, where you'll work at a global scale alongside some of the best AI researchers, cyber operators, and government experts in the world. We defend nations against the most advanced threats in the world with a national security suite that offers AI-native resilience against APTs with visibility, insights and mediation across Posture, CTI, and Detection & Response, all fully sovereign. The Dream Job We are seeking a Senior Applied Researcher/ Data Scientist to join Dream’s core product organization, where you will build and deploy next-generation AI models powering real-world cybersecurity use cases across our diverse product portfolio (Posture, Detection, and CTI). The role centers on building and scaling intelligent systems powered by LLMs, advanced ML techniques, and agent-based architectures. You will join a team within Dream’s Cyber R&D organization, leading the company’s core product portfolio-while driving AI innovation and setting best practices across the domain. The group focuses on developing next-generation technologies, including training and optimizing LLMs and building advanced multi-agent workflows, while mentoring data scientists across R&D. As a key technical leader, you will guide the evolution of our AI capabilities-converting cutting-edge ideas into impactful, production-ready systems and shaping our long-term direction. We are looking for visionary applied researchers eager to take on ambitious challenges and push the boundaries of AI in cybersecurity. The Dream-Maker Responsibilities Design and build advanced AI models and systems that power Dream’s core products and address real-world cybersecurity challenges. Own initiatives end-to-end from identifying customer-driven problems and shaping solutions to experimentation, prototyping, and production deployment. Drive forward new ideas and research directions, turning emerging concepts into practical, scalable solutions. Influence the organization’s roadmap and contribute to long-term technical strategy across Dream’s AI and product landscape. The Dream Skill Set 5+ years of experience as an applied researcher with proven production-level impact. Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering (PhD is a plus, but not required). Experience in applied research, including work with Transformers, open-source LLMs, or other advanced deep learning architectures. Strong programming skills in Python, with hands-on experience in modern ML frameworks and tooling. Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong experimental mindset. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. High curiosity and a passion for learning new technologies, methods, and domains. Never Stop Dreaming... If you think this role doesn't fully match your skills but are eager to grow and break glass ceilings, we’d love to hear from you!