AI Red Team Security Engineer (Contract)

Alignerr Canada
Remote
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AI Summary

Conduct red-teaming exercises to uncover security weaknesses and failure modes in AI systems. Design and execute adversarial prompts, jailbreak attempts, and edge-case scenarios to test model guardrails. Collaborate with engineering and research teams to recommend practical mitigations.

Key Highlights
Direct impact on AI safety for millions of users worldwide
Fully remote with flexible 10-40 hours/week commitment
Opportunity to work with top research labs and engineering teams
Key Responsibilities
Conduct red-teaming exercises to uncover security weaknesses and failure modes in AI systems
Design and execute adversarial prompts, jailbreak attempts, and edge-case scenarios to test model guardrails
Evaluate AI outputs for safety, bias, harmful content, and policy compliance
Document vulnerabilities, unexpected behaviors, and exploits in clear, structured reports
Collaborate with engineering and research teams to recommend practical mitigations
Stay sharp on emerging AI security threats, attack techniques, and evolving best practices
Help define and refine security evaluation frameworks and testing protocols
Technical Skills Required
Cybersecurity Threat Modeling Penetration Testing AI/ML Systems Large Language Models Prompt Engineering
Benefits & Perks
Fully remote work
Complete schedule flexibility
Ongoing contract potential with opportunities for expanded scope and responsibility
Nice to Have
Background in infosec, ethical hacking, or AI safety research
Familiarity with open-source AI platforms or red-teaming tools

Job Description


About The Role

AI systems are only as safe as the people who challenge them. We're looking for security-minded professionals to stress-test, probe, and harden cutting-edge AI models. If you enjoy finding weaknesses, crafting clever exploits, and thinking like an attacker — this role was built for you.

Your work will have a direct impact on the safety and reliability of AI products used by millions of people worldwide.

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

What You'll Do

  • Conduct red-teaming exercises to uncover security weaknesses and failure modes in AI systems
  • Design and execute adversarial prompts, jailbreak attempts, and edge-case scenarios to test model guardrails
  • Evaluate AI outputs for safety, bias, harmful content, and policy compliance
  • Document vulnerabilities, unexpected behaviors, and exploits in clear, structured reports
  • Collaborate with engineering and research teams to recommend practical mitigations
  • Stay sharp on emerging AI security threats, attack techniques, and evolving best practices
  • Help define and refine security evaluation frameworks and testing protocols

Who You Are

  • Solid understanding of cybersecurity concepts — threat modeling, attack vectors, or penetration testing
  • Hands-on experience with AI/ML systems, large language models (LLMs), or prompt engineering
  • Creative and analytical — you love breaking things methodically to make them more robust
  • Strong written communication and documentation skills
  • Self-directed and comfortable working asynchronously on task-based assignments
  • Background in infosec, ethical hacking, or AI safety research is a strong plus
  • Familiarity with open-source AI platforms or red-teaming tools is a bonus

Why Join Us

  • Work at the forefront of AI safety alongside top research labs and engineering teams
  • Directly shape how AI systems protect users — at scale, in production
  • Fully remote with complete schedule flexibility — work when and how you want
  • Build deep, in-demand expertise in one of the fastest-growing domains in tech
  • Ongoing contract potential with opportunities for expanded scope and responsibility
  • Join a global community of experts making AI more trustworthy for everyone

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