AI Security Tester

Summary

Alignerr is focused on enhancing the security of AI systems, and they are seeking an AI Security Tester to identify vulnerabilities and improve the safety of AI products. The role involves conducting red-team exercises, crafting adversarial prompts, and collaborating with engineering teams to recommend improvements.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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

Nice to Haves

• 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

Benefits

• Full autonomy and a flexible schedule — work when and how you want
• 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