AI Security Tester

Job summary

New York

Work model

Fully remote
Worldwide
2 days ago
Job description

About The Role

If you've ever looked at a system and instinctively started thinking about how to break it, this role was made for you. We're looking for security-minded professionals to help stress-test and harden AI systems by finding vulnerabilities before bad actors do.

You'll conduct red-team exercises, craft adversarial prompts, and deliver expert feedback that directly shapes the safety and reliability of AI products used by millions of people worldwide.

  • Organization: Alignerr
  • Type: Hourly Contract
  • Location: Remote
  • Commitment: 10--40 hours/week

What You'll Do

  • Conduct red-teaming exercises to identify security weaknesses and failure modes in AI systems
  • Craft adversarial prompts and edge-case scenarios designed to probe and stress-test model guardrails
  • Evaluate AI outputs for safety risks, bias, and policy compliance
  • Document vulnerabilities, exploits, and unexpected behaviors in clear, structured reports
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to recommend practical mitigations and improvements
  • Stay current on emerging AI security threats, jailbreak techniques, and evolving best practices
  • Help define and refine security evaluation rubrics and testing protocols

Who You Are

  • You have a solid understanding of cybersecurity concepts, threat modeling, or penetration testing
  • You've worked hands-on with AI/ML systems, large language models, or prompt engineering
  • You're a creative, analytical thinker who enjoys finding cracks in complex systems
  • You write clearly and document findings in an organized, structured way
  • You're comfortable working independently on task-based, asynchronous assignments
  • Familiarity with open-source AI platforms is a plus
  • A background in infosec, ethical hacking, or AI safety research is a bonus --- but not required

Why Join Us

  • Work at the frontier of AI security alongside top research labs
  • Directly influence the safety and robustness of AI systems at scale
  • Full autonomy and a flexible schedule --- work when and how you want
  • Build highly sought-after expertise in one of the fastest-growing fields in tech
  • Potential for ongoing work, expanded scope, and long-term contract extension
  • Be part of a global, collaborative community of experts shaping the future of AI