AI Security Tester

Alignerr; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 165,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Long-term contract potential

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking security-minded professionals to stress-test and harden AI systems by finding vulnerabilities before bad actors do. This is an hourly contract, remote, with a commitment of 10–40 hours per week.

You will conduct red-team exercises, craft adversarial prompts, and deliver clear, actionable reports that inform engineering teams and help strengthen guardrails across large language models. The role emphasizes independent, task-based work and staying current on evolving AI security

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of cybersecurity concepts, threat modeling, or penetration testing.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML systems or prompt engineering.
• You are 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.
• Background in infosec or AI safety research is a bonus — but not required.

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

Cybersecurity concepts

Threat modeling

Penetration testing

AI/ML systems

Prompt engineering

Adversarial thinking

Clear reporting

Tools

Open‑source AI platforms

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.

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

What You'll 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.

• 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