At a Glance
About This Role
Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.
Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.Thales is a major key player in Digital Security through the diversity of the security solutions proposed (Smart Cards, cloud security, applications, authentication solutions, data encryption, biometric…). The Cybersecurity team is in charge of assessing and improving the security of Thales CDI products and infrastructures. Providing safe and secure AI solutions is part of the activities of the experts of the Cybersecurity team. One of their roles is developing test methodology and providing implementation protections against cyber attacks on AI.
You will be in charge to assess the resistance of Thales AI networks against attacks (Adversarial, data poisoning…) and to design and propose innovative solutions to increase the security level of those implementations. For that purpose, you will have to master AI technologies principles, you might have implemented AI solutions and you are sufficiently familiar with AI tools to develop alone projects with Pytorch. A deep knowledge in LLM/transformer architecture and fine-tuning of any other customization methods through a past experience is required. Having a strong interest in Cybersecurity topics is also strongly recommended for the position.
Based in Noida center, working in close relationship with the others Cyber teams, you will interact with R&D Business Lines and other entities that integrate AI in their products. As the AI security domain id quickly evolving, you will need to be curious and have appetite for research activities.
Education and Experience
- Computer science engineer with dedicated course in AI
- A strong experience in fine-tuning LLM models or applying LLM based code vulnerability scanning is required (min 1 year full time on this domain) or a significant expertise in a different AI domain but with a link to CDI activites
- Cybersecurity of AI or Advanced usage of AI for security must have been demonstrated through previous projects
- 3 - 5 Years experience.
Knowledge/ Skills/Tools
Mandatory Knowledge
- -AI networks architecture
- -Knowledge in implementing AI networks
- -Linear Algebra
- -Computer arithmetic
- -very good English communication skills
Recommended Knowledge
- -AI Adversarial attacks
- -Advanced prompt injection
- -AI models architecture
- -Statistics & probabilities
- -Basic knowledge in cybersecurity
Mandatory Tools
- -Python
- -Pytorch
- -C
- -Java
- -Unix commands and scripting
Recommended Tools
-GPU programming
At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.
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About Thales
Thales Group is a French multinational corporation based in Paris, specializing in aerospace and defense. Founded in 1893, the company has evolved through various mergers and rebranded as Thales in 2000 to unify its global presence. Thales designs and manufactures a wide range of systems, including defense electronics for air, land, sea, and space applications, as well as cybersecurity solutions that protect critical infrastructure. The company also provides aerospace avionics for both commercial and military aircraft, radar and sensor systems for surveillance and air traffic control, and secure communications systems. Operating in over 68 countries, Thales serves government, military, aerospace, and security sectors, generating significant revenue from its military activities. With a history of strategic acquisitions and partnerships, Thales continues to expand its capabilities and global footprint, delivering integrated solutions to a diverse range of customers worldwide.
Security at Thales
Compiled from public job postings, careers pages, and company materials. Data may not reflect current state — verify during interviews.
Security Philosophy
- Thales's application security philosophy, influenced by its Imperva acquisition, emphasizes the critical importance of API security, automated threat detection, and embedding security into development processes through DevSecOps.
- They state that "API security is no longer optional - it's fundamental to maintaining business continuity and trust."and that "As we step into 2025, the critical importance of application and API security has never been more evident."The company promotes "DevSecOps practices, embedding security into development processes."and highlights that "Imperva Application Security integrates advanced threat detection engines with automated inline responses."Furthermore, they acknowledge that "More than half of all internet traffic is now automated.".
Security Team
- Key public-facing leaders for application security include Tim Chang (Global VP & GM, Application Security) and Nanhi Singh (Head of Application Security Products / Chief Imperva Customer Officer as of blog date).
- As of, LinkedIn Jobs showed 17 Thales Security Engineer Jobs in United States (search summary), including DevSecOps and Application Security roles.
- Evidence describing the internal AppSec org model (centralized vs. embedded) and formal reporting line to CISO/CTO was not found in accessible public pages.
Key Initiatives
Thales/Imperva communications emphasize API security, detection and automated mitigation capabilities, and DevSecOps adoption driven by API growth. Specifically, "Imperva Application Security integrates advanced threat detection engines with automated inline responses"and promotes "DevSecOps practices, embedding security into development processes."Information regarding an internal Security Champions program, ticketing SLAs (e.g., MTTR or critical findings within X days), or detailed triage/remediation workflows are not publicly available.
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