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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Ai Prompt Engineer - **Company:** Motion Recruitment Partners LLC. - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Salary:** $158,371.0 - $178,464.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Cyber Security, Databases, Elasticsearch, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, PostgreSQL, Language Modeling, Software Engineering, Software Vulnerability Management, SSL Certificate Management, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Malware, Kubernetes, Automation Anywhere, Static Application Security Testing, Golang, Dynamic Application Security Testing - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c0388d32-9d32-4bc9-9af5-520169da8bc2 ## About the Role This is not a traditional prompt-writing position. The team is looking for someone who can rapidly design, test, refine, and deploy advanced prompt frameworks and AI-driven workflows that deliver measurable results. The ideal candidate combines hands-on LLM expertise with a strong cybersecurity foundation and the ability to develop practical solutions in a fast-paced environment. This is a 12-month contract opportunity located in Charlotte, NC, with a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite). Required Skills & Experience * Advanced experience with AI/LLM prompt engineering * Demonstrated ability to build sophisticated prompts, AI workflows, or prompt harnesses * Hands-on experience working with frontier language models such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or similar platforms * Strong cybersecurity knowledge including vulnerabilities, malware, threat analysis, and security testing concepts * Experience supporting security initiatives involving DAST, SAST, vulnerability management, or penetration testing * Software development experience using Python, Go, .NET, or comparable technologies * Experience evaluating and improving AI model outputs through testing and iteration * Ability to translate security requirements into AI-driven solutions * Strong communication and collaboration skills Desired Skills & Experience * Experience performing adversarial testing or red-teaming of AI models * Background in AI security research or applied cybersecurity research * Experience building AI-powered security tools or automation solutions * Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Cloud SQL, or similar database technologies * Knowledge of network security concepts including ingress/egress traffic, perimeter security, and certificate management * Cloud platform experience * Kubernetes or GKE experience, Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future. ## Description * Design and develop advanced prompts for cybersecurity research and security testing use cases * Build AI harnesses and workflows that improve the effectiveness of security assessments * Apply Generative AI techniques to vulnerability discovery and threat analysis initiatives * Evaluate, test, and optimize prompt performance across multiple frontier AI models * Analyze AI-generated findings and identify actionable security insights * Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to refine testing methodologies and prioritize results * Support automated security scanning initiatives and AI-assisted research efforts * Work closely with development and data teams to ensure findings are properly captured and operationalized * Rapidly prototype, iterate, and deliver AI capabilities on accelerated timelines * Research emerging AI technologies and apply them to real-world cybersecurity challenges ## Related Videos - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Enhancing Workload Security in Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/356-enhancing-workload-security-in-kubernetes) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [ChatGPT, ignore the above instructions! 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