AI Red Team Tester
Alignerr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Hybrid
- Contract
- $60,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Test AI systems for security weaknesses.
- Design adversarial prompts and scenarios.
- Evaluate AI for bias and policy violations.
- Document vulnerabilities and suggest mitigations.
- Work remotely with flexible hours.
About the role
About The Role
If you've ever looked at a system and immediately started thinking about how to break it — this role was made for you. We're looking for security-minded professionals to stress-test AI systems, expose their weaknesses, and help build the next generation of safe, reliable AI.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role where your findings directly shape how AI behaves in the real world.
Organization: Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Design and execute red-teaming exercises to uncover security weaknesses in AI systems
- Craft adversarial prompts and edge-case scenarios to probe model guardrails and safety filters
- Evaluate AI outputs for unsafe behavior, bias, and policy violations
- 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 adversarial research
- Help define and refine security evaluation rubrics and testing protocols
Who You Are
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts — threat modeling, penetration testing, or ethical hacking
- Hands-on experience with AI/ML systems, large language models, or prompt engineering
- Creative and analytical — you enjoy finding the edge cases others miss
- Excellent written communication and documentation skills
- Comfortable working independently in an asynchronous, task-based environment
- Familiarity with open-source AI platforms or LLM ecosystems is a plus
- Background in infosec, AI safety research, or adversarial ML is a bonus — but not required
Why Join Us
- Work at the cutting edge of AI security alongside top research labs
- See your work directly improve the safety of AI products used by millions of people
- Full autonomy and a flexible schedule — work when and how you work best
- Build deep, marketable expertise in one of the fastest-growing fields in tech
- Ongoing contract potential with opportunities to expand scope and responsibility
- Be part of a global community of experts shaping the future of responsible AI
Key skills/competency
- AI Red Teaming
- Cybersecurity
- Penetration Testing
- Ethical Hacking
- AI/ML Systems
- Large Language Models
- Prompt Engineering
- Adversarial ML
- AI Safety
- Vulnerability Assessment
Skills & topics
- AI Red Teaming
- AI Security
- Cybersecurity
- Penetration Testing
- Ethical Hacking
- Prompt Engineering
- Large Language Models
- Adversarial ML
- AI Safety
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Remote Work
- Contract Role
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight cybersecurity, AI/ML, and prompt engineering skills.
- Craft a strong cover letter: Showcase your passion for AI safety and breaking systems.
- Prepare for technical questions: Discuss threat modeling and adversarial techniques.
- Demonstrate independence: Emphasize your ability to work autonomously remotely.
- Showcase communication skills: Be ready to present findings clearly and concisely.
Technical preparation
Master cybersecurity concepts.,Practice prompt engineering techniques.,Understand AI/ML model architecture.,Develop vulnerability reporting skills.
Behavioral questions
How do you approach breaking systems?,Describe a creative problem-solving example.,How do you work independently?,How do you document complex findings?
Frequently asked questions
- What is an AI Red Team Tester role at Alignerr?
- An AI Red Team Tester at Alignerr focuses on proactively identifying security vulnerabilities, biases, and policy violations within AI systems through simulated adversarial attacks. This remote contract role involves designing and executing tests to improve AI safety and reliability.
- What cybersecurity experience is required for the AI Red Team Tester job at Alignerr?
- A strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts is required, including threat modeling, penetration testing, or ethical hacking. While direct experience with AI safety research or adversarial ML is a bonus, it's not strictly required.
- Is the AI Red Team Tester position at Alignerr remote?
- Yes, the AI Red Team Tester position at Alignerr is a fully remote role, offering flexibility in terms of when and how you work, ideal for independent professionals.
- What kind of AI systems will I be testing as an AI Red Team Tester at Alignerr?
- As an AI Red Team Tester at Alignerr, you will be stress-testing various AI systems, with a particular focus on large language models (LLMs) and prompt engineering to uncover their weaknesses.
- How does an AI Red Team Tester contribute to AI safety at Alignerr?
- AI Red Team Testers at Alignerr directly improve AI safety by uncovering and documenting vulnerabilities, leading to practical mitigations that enhance the reliability and ethical behavior of AI products used by millions.
- What are the expected work hours for an AI Red Team Tester at Alignerr?
- The commitment for an AI Red Team Tester at Alignerr is flexible, ranging from 10 to 40 hours per week, allowing you to manage your workload and schedule effectively.