Cracken is a fast-growing Silicon Valley-based startup built by elite nation-state and commercial operators who defended critical cyber infrastructure during the war in Ukraine, researched AI and cybersecurity at MIT and Kyiv Polytechnic, and led teams at Apple, Google, Palo Alto Networks, HackerOne, DIU, Comcast, HP, and more.
We tame Cracken, an AI Agent for Cybersecurity with human-in-the-loop. Our flagship product, is an agentic AI copilot drastically scaling cyber assessments for enterprises and governments.
We are growing and seeking a Head of AI to help us pioneer the future of cybersecurity.
ResponsibilitiesSet the research vision and roadmap for cybersecurity AI agents, balancing foundational work with near-term product impact.
Design and implement large-scale distributed systems that turn “impossible” tasks into practical capabilities.
Prototype, benchmark and productionise agentic workflows.
Stay updated with the latest in AI and AI Agents. Provide relevant insights to the team and integrate innovations.
Hands-on engineering and testing of the product in various capacities, focusing on AI Agent features.
Hands-on engineering and testing of the internal agent’s framework (similar to LangChain / Haystack and others).
Lead a team of AI engineers; grow from IC to small-team lead while remaining deeply technical.
3+ years leading applied-AI projects with evidence of scaling LLM or multi-agent systems to production.
Deep experience in Python.
Experience with AI agent frameworks:
— implementation of Generative AI Agents using Langchain / Haystack and others;
— implementation of RAG using LlamaIndex and other Advanced RAG frameworks;
— evaluation of AI Agent Performance;
— integration of AI Agents into Existing Systems.
Cybersecurity product background: worked on security-focused software or platforms.
Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related fields.
Interest or active participation in cybersecurity-related activities.
Interest in Offensive Security and pentesting.
Contributions to AI / CS/ Cybersecurity research, blogs, or whitepapers showcasing expertise.
Experience in developing or contributing to open-source developer tools or frameworks.
Real-World Impact: Validated in nation-state operations and supported by internal researches.
Team's Unique Motivation & Expertise: Ukrainian-heavy international team with Ph.D.s, professors, and top-tier industry veterans, driven by intrinsic passion forged through exposure to the hardships of war.
Impeccable Timing & Positioning: At the cutting edge of AI, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems, Cracken is best positioned to win the race against adversaries.
