MULINI

Systems & Security Postdoctoral Researcher – Network Security & Applied AI

Duration: 36 months, with possibility of extension

At Mulini SRL we are looking for a talented and motivated Postdoctoral Research/Software Engineer to join our team in Italy (any location). In this role, you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world systems, working at the intersection of systems engineering, security, and applied AI for networked systems and the Internet of Things. You will design, build, and evaluate robust systems that push the boundaries of what’s possible while maintaining a strong security posture. See mulini.eu for our current projects and products. This role is part of a new EU Horizon grant, collaborating with several strong institutions in the EU and is available for 36 months at the first instance.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop scalable, reliable systems that incorporate AI models into production environments
  • Identify, analyze, and mitigate security vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies in IoT pipelines, related AI models, and infrastructure
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with research scientists, software engineers, and product teams
  • Contribute to threat modeling and security reviews for IoT systems
  • Publish findings, write technical reports, and present work to internal and external stakeholders
  • Stay current with the latest developments in IoT security, adversarial ML, and security research and standardisation

Required Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong publications track record in top systems and/or security venues
  • Strong foundation in systems engineering principles (distributed systems, OS internals, networking)
  • Solid understanding of security principles — network security, IoT security, threat modeling, and vulnerability analysis
  • Proficiency in Python and at least one systems-level language (C, C++, Rust, or Go)
  • Fluency in English and Italian

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with adversarial machine learning, model robustness, or AI safety
  • Experience deploying and maintaining ML models in production
  • Hands-on experience with applied ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX)
  • Prior research experience with publications in top-tier venues (NDSS, USENIX, IEEE S&P, CCS, IMC, SIGCOMM, NSDI, etc.)
  • Experience with cloud security (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to work at a high-impact, cutting-edge startup
  • Collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment
  • Competitive salary (€40k+ depending on experience), and benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements (Turin/Hybrid in Italy)
  • Generous travel/conference attendance and publication support

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

APPLICATION PORTAL: Please apply only via the form by 1st June 2026.