Job Description
Job Title:  Research Engineer, Cybersecurity, IAIC
Requisition ID:  1129
Posting Start Date:  28/08/2026

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated research engineer with a solid understanding of different research problems in the Cybersecurity domain, to work on exciting projects in Cybersecurity (AI for Cybersecurity). Need strong system development experience in Linux environment and familiarity with the Python framework for agentic AI development.


Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work with a world-class interdisciplinary team comprising expertise in threat analysis, network security, cybersecurity, machine learning, deep learning and agentic AI. Research engineers will also work closely with industry partners and interact with them to understand their real-world needs. The successful candidate will also engage in project scoping with industry companies to develop a solution to address cybersecurity enterprise application needs.


We are looking for candidates with the following key soft attributes:
•    Ability to learn
•    Willingness to learn
•    Strong interest in the cybersecurity domain


Job Requirement
•    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields. 
•    Knowledge or experience in Cybersecurity, network security, and system security using Artificial Intelligence. 
•    Experience in developing AI-based solutions is preferred.
•    Experience in C/CC++ programming language
•    Experience in LLM application development using Python frameworks.
•    Strong system development skillset using Python in Linux environments.
•    Knowledge of new agentic AI frameworks and protocols.
•    Knowledge of reverse engineering tools, such as IDA Pro and Ghidra, with an understanding of assembly language and object code.
•    Ability to work independently, as well as in teams - highly desired
•    Ability and willingness to learn and adapt - highly desired
•    Good team player with both research and engineering ethics
•    Good interpersonal skills and communication skills for proposals and reports.
•    Strong communication skills

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.