Freelance AI Red Team Engineer

Mindrift; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 73,873 - 105,214; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay up to $65/hour

Flexible part-time schedule

Experience gain on advanced AI projects

Job summary

A leading AI consulting firm is seeking an AI Tutor specialized in Coding. This part-time freelance role involves evaluating AI models, creating test cases, and developing automation tools. You must hold a relevant degree, possess advanced English skills, and have experience in scripting, containerization, and AI security. With flexible hours, this position allows you to work remotely on challenging AI projects that enhance your expertise. Compensation can reach up to $65/hour depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Advanced level of English (C1) or above.
• Familiarity with AI red-teaming frameworks such as garak or PyRIT.
• Proficiency in offensive exploitation and exploit development.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and test AI models for vulnerabilities and safety risks.
• Lead AI safety research initiatives and create attack scenarios.
• Develop automation scripts and custom tools for testing.

Skills

Scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell

Containerization and CI/CD security tools (Docker)

Penetration testing skills

Knowledge of vulnerabilities in AI models

Expertise in network and application security

Skills in reverse engineering tools like Ghidra

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics

Tools

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Ghidra

Job description

Eligibility and Application

Only for candidates currently residing in the specified country. Submit your resume in English and indicate your level of English proficiency.

About the Company

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. As an AI Tutor in Coding, you will collaborate on projects that involve:

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and red team AI models and agents and machine learning systems for vulnerabilities and safety risks.
• Create offline reproducible & auto‑evaluable test cases to test safety & capability of AI agents.
• Develop and implement automation scripts, custom tools, environments and test harnesses.
• Lead or contribute to security research initiatives, especially in AI safety, creating and implementing realistic and challenging attack scenarios for the model.
• Advise on cybersecurity best practices and policy implications.

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

• Get paid for your expertise, with rates that can go up to $65/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.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting