Cybersecurity SWE - AI Safety

Weekday 1; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Weekday 1 is seeking cybersecurity-focused software engineers to help make advanced AI models safer. You will apply your security and engineering expertise to evaluate and strengthen how these models handle specialized cybersecurity topics. No prior AI/ML experience is required — we'll train you on the workflow.

Start date is immediate. This is a part-time role offering 15–25 hours per week, with flexibility up to 40 hours when needed.

Qualifications

• A BS or MS in Computer Science or a closely related field, or 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts and modern software systems.
• Strong technical reasoning and writing in English.
• Sound judgment around security and the responsible handling of dual‑use information.

Responsibilities

• Write expert-level prompts across specialized cybersecurity topics.
• Evaluate and annotate model responses for technical accuracy, helpfulness, and appropriate handling of sensitive content.
• Apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations.

Skills

Cybersecurity concepts

Software engineering

Technical writing

Education

BS in Computer Science

MS in Computer Science

Job description

This role is for one of our clients

Compensation: $60-$90 per hour

We're hiring cybersecurity‑focused software engineers to help make advanced AI models safer. You'll apply your security and engineering expertise to evaluate and strengthen how these models handle specialized cybersecurity topics. No prior AI/ML experience is required — we'll train you on the workflow.

What you'll do

• Write expert‑level prompts across specialized cybersecurity topics.
• Evaluate and annotate model responses for technical accuracy, helpfulness, and appropriate handling of sensitive content.
• Apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations.

What we're looking for

• One of the following:
  • A BS or MS in Computer Science or a closely related field, or
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience at a reputable tech company or startup.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts and modern software systems.
• Strong technical reasoning and writing in English.
• Sound judgment around security and the responsible handling of dual‑use information.

Nice to have

• Background in offensive security, penetration testing, vulnerability research, or related areas.
• Experience reviewing, grading, or red‑teaming technical content.

Project Timeline

• Start date: Immediate
• Commitment: Part‑time (15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week)

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.