Specialty Software Engineer
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Job description
We are seeking a Cyber Security Researcher to join our Offensive Security Research team, focused on evaluating and stress-testing AI technologies from a red-team perspective. In this role, you will investigate AI system vulnerabilities, analyze risk and impact, and deliver high-quality technical documentation and recommendations.
You will collaborate with cross-functional security and engineering partners, contribute to large-scale testing initiatives, and apply deep technical expertise to solve moderately complex software engineering and security challenges.
What You'll Do
- Perform offensive security testing targeting AI systems, models, and deployments.
- Identify, reproduce, and analyze AI vulnerabilities, and assess their potential impact.
- Develop proof-of-concepts and exploit demonstrations to validate findings.
- Contribute to red-team testing activities and collaborative investigations.
- Produce high-quality technical reports that document attack chains, vulnerabilities, and response recommendations.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to support secure AI development and ensure alignment with policies, procedures, and compliance standards.
- Participate in planning for larger security and engineering initiatives within the Specialty Software Engineering space.
Requirements
4+ years of experience in Specialty Software Engineering or equivalent (work experience, military, training, or education). * 2+ years of AI cybersecurity research experience. * 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
- Creating proof-of-concepts
- Developing exploits
- Reverse engineering
3+ years of red-team or converged testing experience. * 3+ years presenting complex technical topics to diverse stakeholders. * 3+ years writing technical documentation explaining attack chains, vulnerabilities, and security impacts.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with AI/GenAI technologies
- Strong attention to detail and comfort with complex problem-solving
- Familiarity with Kubernetes and Docker containerization
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills
Benefits & conditions
$70.92 per hour