
Apollo Research · London & San Francisco
ABOUT APOLLO RESEARCH Apollo Research is a mission-driven startup committed to reducing the threats from scheming frontier AI systems. We work with and are trus...
Apollo Research is a mission-driven startup committed to reducing the threats from scheming frontier AI systems. We work with and are trusted by every frontier AI lab. We do fundamental research, test their models before deployment, and collaborate with them on scheming mitigations.
The Governance team conducts research and provides advice on the institutional, legal and strategic implications of AI scheming and loss of control threats, working closely alongside our Science of Scheming, Evaluations, and Monitoring teams.
We work on a bet: that the governance, risk management and legal frameworks developed and implemented within and outside frontier labs in the next two years will contribute to determining our collective ability to stay in control of increasingly advanced AI systems. That means we focus on researching some of the hardest open problems in the field: scheming, loss of control, the governance of models deployed internally by frontier labs, government testing of frontier AI for high-stakes usage, and the imminent handoff of AI research and development to AIs themselves.
Within our broader governance efforts, our research outputs include the loss of control chapter of the International AI Safety Report 2026, the landmark report AI Behind Closed Doors: A Primer on the Governance of Internal Deployment, The Loss of Control Playbook: Degrees, Dynamics, and Preparedness, a TIME op-ed with Yoshua Bengio, peer-reviewed work on precursory capabilities, AI incident regimes and National Security Benchmarks for Loss of Control presented at ICML, IASEAI and the UK AISI’s Conference on Frontier AI Safety Frameworks. We are routinely requested to brief members of governments on both sides of the Atlantic, including members of Congressional committees, the intelligence community and offices of Members of Congress. A portion of our work is non-public, written for decision makers across key nodes.
The work. Everyone on the Governance team is empowered and well-supported to conduct independent, high-quality research on the most consequential open questions raised by advanced AI and associated threats. Our research priorities to date have covered are threat modelling and mitigations for loss of control, the governance of internal deployment, and developing safe step changes towards automated AI R&D (with a particular interest in AI handoff). You can learn more about our work here and here.
We are excited about individuals that would flourish pursuing the following:
Design and drive innovative AI governance research, targeting critical areas for AI safety and security, where mission success is not negotiable, such as AI R&D pipelines within frontier AI companies and national security.
Lead research across formats appropriate to the questions, including peer-reviewed papers, in-depth reports, technical memos, and legal analyses.
Scope out ambitious and forward-looking AI governance research projects and ideas grounded in the technical state of the art of AI safety and security.
Engage with and contribute to shaping relevant legal, policy and governance frameworks alongside partners in companies and governments.
Engage seriously with the technical literature on AI safety and with our colleagues' empirical work, translating it into governance-relevant research and proposals.
Contribute to and support existing research streams, led by colleagues.
We are looking for a mid-level to senior-level AI governance researcher. We expect candidates to thrive in this role if they match some or all features below:
A minimum of 6 years work experience, coming from academia, industry, and/or private practice.
A track record of substantive research outputs that shifted thinking in their field, for example, peer-reviewed publications, high-impact reports, a relevant PhD thesis, or comparable work.
Demonstrated ability to scope and deliver an end-to-end research project, from problem identification through to a published artefact.
Be able to sustain start-up speed and be an effective team member in a high-growth and mission-driven environment, with a high bar for both intellectual rigour and real-world relevance.
Excellent written communication, including the ability to write for both technical experts and decision-maker audiences.
Willingness to sail uncharted territory and be comfortable with ambitious projects and questions that are hard to tackle.
Strong judgement on which questions matter and the willingness to pursue them rigorously even when answers are uncertain.
Previous engagement with fields applicable to AI governance, including but not limited to, e.g., risk management, law, technical AI safety, cybersecurity, or institutional design.
An enjoyment for brainstorming and blue-sky thinking with colleagues and partners across organizations on the implications of future powerful AI systems and how society can build preparedness for what is coming.
Ability to leverage a network and set of expertise that would complement Apollo Research’s existing network and expertise.
We'll assess fit on individual merit and can tailor scope and title for the right person.
This role offers market competitive salary, equity, and competitive benefits.
Salary: 150-225k USD
Flexible work hours and schedule
Unlimited vacation
Unlimited sick leave
Up to 6 months of paid parental leave
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
Retirement savings with competitive employer matching (e.g. 401(k) for US employees)
Lunch, dinner, and snacks are provided for all employees on workdays
Paid work trips, including staff retreats, business trips, and relevant conferences
A yearly $1,000 (USD) professional development budget
Start date: We aim to finalize a hire as soon as possible. We will review submissions on a rolling basis and reach out when a strong fit emerges.
Time Allocation: Full-time
Location: This is an in-person role in our London or SF office. We offer flexible working hours and work-from-home arrangements.
Visa sponsorship: We sponsor visas in the UK and US. Sponsorship isn't guaranteed for every role or candidate, but if we make you an offer, we'll work with you to find the right visa route.
Isomorphic Labs is applying frontier AI to help unlock deeper scientific insights, faster breakthroughs, and life-changing medicines with an ambition to solve all disease. The future is coming. A future enabled and enriched by the incredible power of machine learning. A future in which diseases are curtailed or cured starting with better and faster drug discovery. Come and be part of an interdisciplinary team driving groundbreaking innovation and play a meaningful role in contributing towards us achieving our ambitious goals, while being a part of an inspiring and collaborative culture. The world we want tomorrow is the one we’re building today. It starts with the culture at this company. It starts with you. ABOUT ISO Isomorphic Labs (IsoLabs) was launched in 2021 to advance human health by building on and beyond the Nobel-winning AlphaFold system. Since then, our interdisciplinary team of drug discovery experts and machine learning specialists has built powerful new predictive and generative AI models that accelerate scientific discovery at digital speed. Our name comes from the belief that there is an underlying symmetry between biology and information science. By harnessing AI’s powerful capabilities, we can use it to model complex biological phenomena to help design novel molecules, anticipate how drugs will perform and develop innovative medicines to treat and cure some of the world’s most devastating diseases. We have built a world-leading drug design engine comprising AI models that are capable of working across multiple therapeutic areas and drug modalities. We are continually innovating on model architecture and developing cutting-edge capabilities to advance rational drug design. Every day, and with each new breakthrough, we’re getting closer to the promise of digital biology, and achieving our ambitious mission to one day solve all disease with the help of AI. YOUR IMPACT As a Senior AI Security Engineer at Isomorphic Labs, you will operate at the absolute frontier of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. Reporting directly to the CISO, your mission is to architect, secure, and future-proof our pioneering AI-first platform and autonomous agentic workflows that drive the next generation of drug discovery pipelines. In this high-impact role, you will design custom risk management frameworks tailored to the unique threat landscape of AI in life sciences, establish strict governance over critical model artifacts, and embed seamless security controls directly into distributed training and inference infrastructure. You will serve as the technical anchor bridging machine learning engineering, platform architecture, and adversarial defense. Operating in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment, you will lead AI-specific incident response and pioneer model-driven defense mechanisms to automate threat hunting and mitigation. Your work will ensure that breakthrough scientific research is paired with an uncompromising, resilient defense safeguarding invaluable intellectual property while accelerating our innovation velocity. WHAT YOU WILL DO * Adversarial Threat Modeling: Conduct cutting-edge threat modeling focused on AI/ML vulnerabilities, engineering a comprehensive risk management framework tailored to an AI-powered life sciences platform. * Model Artifacts Protection: Partner with AI teams to establish a granular inventory, classification and protection framework for ML models’ weights, code, and training data. * Agentic AI & LLM Guardrails: Design and deploy scalable guardrails, robust sandboxing, and real-time monitoring controls for our extensive LLM ecosystem, including ADK, MCP, and autonomous agentic workflows. * Collaborative Security Engineering: Partner with ML researchers and platform engineers to design and implement robust security controls across the entire ML lifecycle—from data ingestion and training pipeline integrity to inference runtime controls. * Model-Driven Incident Response: Act as the primary technical expert for AI security incidents, deploying advanced machine learning techniques to automate threat hunting, anomaly detection, and signatureless mitigation specific to LLMs. * Compliance & Governance Automation: Bridge the gap between complex AI architectures and emerging global regulations (e.g., EU AI Act) by automating risk posture monitoring and continuous compliance metrics. * AI Safety Frameworks: Pioneer the practical implementation of Isomorphic Labs' AI Safety standards, working in close coordination with Legal, Compliance, and external partners like Google DeepMind. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL * AI/ML Engineering: Deep conceptual and practical understanding of deep learning frameworks (e.g., JAX, PyTorch, TensorFlow), large-scale cloud training or inference infrastructure, and LLM ecosystems. * Adversarial ML Mindset: Strong familiarity with AI security threat vectors (prompt injection, model inversion, data poisoning) and frameworks like OWASP Top 10 for LLMs or MITRE ATLAS. * Agentic Frameworks Security: Proven experience securing agentic frameworks (ADK, MCP), agentic first infrastructure and implementing robust agent-to-agent (A2A) identity and access controls. * Infrastructure Security: Solid proficiency in cloud platform security (GCP preferred), including container security, multi-cloud/SaaS integrations, and strict network isolation boundaries. * Pragmatic Risk Assessment: Proven ability to define and execute pragmatic mitigation strategies that balance a rigorous security posture with the high-velocity needs of a world-class scientific research organization. * Software Development & Automation: Ability to write production-grade code (Python preferred) to build custom security tooling, automate telemetry collection, or enforce policy layers. * Translational Communication: Exceptional skills in navigating ambiguity, building trusted relationships with AI researchers, and clearly translating complex machine learning risks into actionable engineering tasks for leadership. NICE TO HAVE * AI Red Teaming: Experience conducting empirical vulnerability research or executing simulated attacks against LLMs, agent networks, and core ML backends. * Regulated Environments: Prior exposure to BioTech, Pharma, and/or Deep Tech industries where data integrity, intellectual property protection, and regulatory compliance (GxP) are paramount. * Education & Background: BSc, MSc, or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, or a related quantitative field. * Advanced Certifications: Relevant security or cloud credentials (e.g., OSCP, Professional Cloud Security Engineer) or specialized training in ML security. CULTURE AND VALUES We are guided by our shared values. It's not about finding people who think and act in the same way. These values help to guide our work and will continue to strengthen it. Thoughtful Thoughtful at Iso is about curiosity, creativity and care. It is about good people doing good, rigorous and future-making science every single day. Brave Brave at Iso is about fearlessness, but it’s also about initiative and integrity. The scale of the challenge demands nothing less. Determined Determined at Iso is the way we pursue our goal. It’s a confidence in our hypothesis, as well as the urgency and agility needed to deliver on it. Because disease won’t wait, so neither should we. Together Together at Iso is about connection, collaboration across fields and catalytic relationships. It’s knowing that transformation is a group project, and remembering that what we’re doing will have a real impact on real people everywhere. CREATING AN EXTRAORDINARY COMPANY We believe that to be successful we need a team with a range of skills and talents. We're building an environment where collaboration is fundamental, learning is shared and every employee feels supported and able to thrive. We value unique experiences, knowledge, backgrounds, and perspectives, and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know. HYBRID WORKING It’s hugely important for us to share knowledge and build strong relationships with each other, and we find it easier to do this if we spend time together in person. This is why we follow a hybrid model, and would require you to be able to come into the office 3 days a week (currently Tuesday, Wednesday, and one other day depending on which team you’re in). If you have additional needs that would prevent you from following this hybrid approach, we’d be happy to talk through these if you’re selected for an initial screening call. Please note that when you submit an application, your data will be processed in line with our privacy policy. >> Click to view other open roles at Isomorphic Labs
SENIOR SECURITY ENGINEER Prolific Prolific is not just another player in the AI space – we are the architects of the human data infrastructure that's reshaping the landscape of AI development. In a world where foundational AI technologies are increasingly commoditized, it's the quality and diversity of human-generated data that truly differentiates products and models. The role Security at Prolific isn't an afterthought, it's foundational to how we build. As a company trusted by world-leading research institutions and AI labs to handle sensitive data at scale, the security of our application layer is critical. We handle participant data, researcher credentials, payment flows, and API integrations that demand rigorous protection at the code level. As a Senior Security Engineer, you'll be the technical authority on application security at Prolific. You'll work hands-on with our engineering teams to find and fix vulnerabilities in our codebase, perform security testing, build security tooling, and embed secure development practices into how we ship software. This isn't a governance or policy role, you'll be in the code, reviewing pull requests, threat modeling new features, and building the automation that keeps our platform secure as we scale. You'll report to the Head of Engineering/Platform and work cross-functionally with product engineering, platform, data, and TechOps teams. What you’ll bring to the role * Several years in application/product security and a background in software engineering * Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10 (Web & API) and modern attack paths (e.g. auth flaws, SSRF, injection, business logic abuse, supply chain) * Experience working with complex, large-scale systems and modern architectures * Hands-on security testing experience (especially Burp Suite) across web apps and APIs * Python for security tooling, automation, or custom detection (Django a plus) * Experience implementing and tuning SAST, SCA, DAST, and secret scanning in CI/CD * Practical threat modelling experience, including leading lightweight sessions * Strong collaboration skills, able to clearly explain issues and drive remediation * Builder mindset, you automate wherever possible Nice to haves * Experience with Django, Vue.js, MongoDB, GCP * Security champions or bug bounty programmes * Supply chain security (SCA, SBOMs, dependency review) * IaC security (e.g. Terraform, policy-as-code) * Hands-on certifications (OSCP, GWAPT, BSCP) * Experience in scaling environments building out security practices What you’ll be doing in the role You'll help secure Prolific’s applications end-to-end, from hands-on testing and code review to threat modeling and CI/CD security. You’ll partner closely with engineers to identify and fix vulnerabilities, build and tune security tooling, and embed secure development practices across the SDLC. This includes running penetration tests, improving detection coverage, and staying ahead of emerging threats to continuously strengthen our security posture. Why is Prolific a great place to work We've built a unique platform that connects researchers and companies with a global pool of participants, enabling the collection of high-quality, ethically sourced human behavioral data and feedback. This data is the cornerstone of developing more accurate, nuanced, and aligned AI systems. We believe that the next leap in AI capabilities won't come solely from scaling existing models but from integrating diverse human perspectives and behaviors into AI development. By providing this crucial human data infrastructure, Prolific is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of AI innovation—one that reflects the breadth and the best of humanity. Working for us will place you at the forefront of AI innovation, providing access to our unique human data platform and opportunities for groundbreaking research. Join us to enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and remote working within our impactful, mission-driven culture. Links to more information on Prolific Benefits External Handbook Website Youtube Privacy Statement By submitting your application, you agree that Prolific may collect your personal data for recruiting and global organization planning. Prolific's Candidate Privacy Notice explains what personal information Prolific may process, where Prolific may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over Prolific's use of your personal information.
Location: Marbella, Spain (Office-based) Department: Finance Reporting to: Finance Manager ABOUT NEXGEN CLOUD: NexGen Cloud is the company behind Hyperstack, a full-stack AI cloud serving tens of thousands of customers from AI researchers to enterprises running the world's most compute-intensive workloads. We deliver on-demand and private GPU infrastructure to teams who treat performance as a requirement, not a feature. We're a tight-knit, fast-moving team working at the cutting edge of AI cloud infrastructure. We practice what we preach, equipping our people with AI at every level so we can solve harder problems, ship faster, and keep raising the bar for what enterprise GPU infrastructure looks like. THE ROLE: Senior Management Accountant This role exists because the Group is scaling fast — currently spanning the UK and further EU jurisdictions (and potentially the US) under active consideration. You'll take full ownership of the month-end close cycle, statutory reporting, and finance system development across all Group entities, ensuring accounts are complete, accurate, and ready for sign-off. Sitting between the Finance Manager and the wider finance team, you'll supervise and quality-check all output before it reaches him — freeing him up to focus on financial governance, banking relationships, multi-jurisdiction tax, and strategic finance. Role positioning: this is a role for someone who wants real ownership of the numbers, thrives on structure and detail, and wants to help build a scalable finance function as the business expands internationally. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: Rather than a long checklist, here's what success in this role looks like: * Own the month-end close process end-to-end across all Group entities — currently the UK and Sweden, with Canada and Finland coming online * Review and quality-check all output from the wider finance team before it reaches the Finance Manager for sign-off * Produce the reporting pack for each entity, own month-end journals (accruals, prepayments, intercompany, eliminations), and keep balances fully reconciled * Maintain and develop the Group consolidation process as new entities and jurisdictions are added * Prepare monthly and quarterly statutory submissions, including UK VAT returns, and track filing deadlines across the Group * Keep NetSuite up to date and identify opportunities to improve system configuration and reporting outputs * Supervise and coach junior team members — allocating tasks, reviewing work, and maintaining consistent standards through the close cycle ABOUT YOU: We're more interested in how you think and work than in a perfect CV. You'll likely bring a combination of the following: Essential * Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) — finalists and QBE candidates with 5+ years' relevant experience also considered * 4–5 years' experience in management accounting with hands-on ownership of the month-end close * Proven Group consolidation experience — intercompany transactions, eliminations, and multi-entity reporting * Strong UK VAT reporting experience — preparation and submission of returns * Strong technical accounting knowledge across UK GAAP and IFRS * Experience using NetSuite, or a comparable multi-entity ERP * Ability to supervise and review the work of junior colleagues in a structured month-end environment * Willing to be full-time, office-based in Marbella — no remote or hybrid working Nice to Have * VAT or indirect tax exposure outside the UK — particularly Sweden, Canada, EU, or US sales tax * Exposure to finance system development or configuration projects * Statutory accounts preparation and direct liaison with external auditors * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, comfortable with large data sets and financial models * Experience supporting banking relationship applications or account opening processes * Background in an SME, scale-up, or high-growth technology environment WHAT WE OFFER: * Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus scheme * Employee wellbeing benefits * 25 days of holiday, plus public holidays * Real ownership and autonomy, with the trust to take initiative * The opportunity to make a visible, meaningful impact as we scale * Clear career progression and growth opportunities in a fast-growing company * A collaborative, international culture built on trust, transparency, and ownership * The chance to help shape NexGen Cloud's team, culture, and future alongside ambitious, mission-driven colleagues MORE INFORMATION Head over to our NexGen Cloud careers page to view current openings and follow us on LinkedIn and X to learn more about our journey, newest releases, and hear exciting news in the neocloud space.