Freelance AI/ML Penetration Tester

Mindrift; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI innovation firm is seeking an AI Tutor in Coding to work remotely on innovative AI projects. The role offers competitive rates up to $55 per hour based on expertise and experience. Ideal candidates have a degree in Computer Science and are proficient in scripting, penetration testing, and experienced with AI vulnerabilities. This flexible freelance position allows you to manage your schedule while contributing to impactful projects shaping the future of AI.

Benefits

Competitive pay based on skills

Flexible hours to fit commitments

Experience on advanced AI projects

Qualifications

• Advanced English (C1) or above required.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML security and red teaming.
• Ability to work remotely and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Generate prompts that challenge AI.
• Define criteria to evaluate AI's accuracy.
• Correct model responses based on expertise.

Skills

Scripting and automation using Python

Containerization and CI/CD security tools, especially Docker

Penetration testing across web, API, network, and infrastructure environments

Knowledge of vulnerabilities in AI models

Familiar with AI red-teaming frameworks

Expertise in network and application security

Secure coding practices for full-stack development

Ready to learn new methods

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or related fields

Tools

Ghidra or equivalent reverse engineering tools

Job description

This opportunity is only for candidates currently residing in the specified country. Your location may affect eligibility and rates. Please submit your resume in English and indicate your level of English proficiency.

At Mindrift, innovation meets opportunity. We believe in using the power of collective intelligence to ethically shape the future of AI.

What We Do

The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators. Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe.

About The Role

GenAI models are improving very quickly, and one of our goals is to make them capable of addressing specialized questions and achieving complex reasoning skills. If you join the platform as an AI Tutor in Coding, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate on these projects.

Although every project is unique, you might typically:

• Generate prompts that challenge AI.
• Define comprehensive scoring criteria to evaluate the accuracy of the AI's answers.
• Correct the model's responses based on your domain-specific knowledge.

How To Get Started

Simply apply to this post, qualify, and get the chance to contribute to projects aligned with your skills, on your own schedule. From creating training prompts to refining model responses, you'll help shape the future of AI while ensuring technology benefits everyone.

Requirements

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics or other related fields.
• Your level of English is advanced (C1) or above
• Proficient in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Experienced with containerization and CI/CD security tools, especially Docker.
• Hands-on experience with penetration testing across web, API, network, and infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of vulnerabilities in current AI models, including prompt injections, with knowledge of OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Familiar with AI red-teaming frameworks such as garak or PyRIT.
• Experience in AI/ML security, evaluation, and red teaming, particularly with LLMs, AI agents, and RAG pipelines.
• Proficient in offensive exploitation and exploit development
• Skilled in reverse engineering using tools like Ghidra or equivalents.
• Expertise in network and application security, including web application security.
• Knowledge of operating system security concepts such as Linux privilege escalation and Windows internals.
• Familiar with secure coding practices for full-stack development.
• You are ready to learn new methods, able to switch between tasks and topics quickly and sometimes work with challenging, complex guidelines
• Our freelance role is fully remote so, you just need a laptop, internet connection, time available and enthusiasm to take on a challenge

Benefits

Why this freelance opportunity might be a great fit for you?

• Get paid for your expertise, with rates that can go up to $55/hour depending on your skills, experience, and project needs
• Take part in a part-time, remote, freelance project that fits around your primary professional or academic commitments
• Work on advanced AI projects and gain valuable experience that enhances your portfolio
• Influence how future AI models understand and communicate in your field of expertise