AI Red Team Penetration Tester

AI Red Team Penetration Tester (AI Security) About the Role What if your hacking skills could directly shape how safe and secure AI systems are for millions of users worldwide? We're looking for penetration testing experts to probe, attack, and stress-test AI-powered applications and infrastructure — identifying vulnerabilities before bad actors do. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role where your offensive security expertise meets the cutting edge of artificial intelligence. You'll work on high-impact projects that directly improve the security posture of AI systems used at scale. Organization : Alignerr Type : Hourly Contract Location : Remote Commitment : 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do Conduct penetration tests against AI-powered applications, APIs, and infrastructure to uncover security vulnerabilities Identify and exploit weaknesses in AI/ML pipelines, including prompt injection, model manipulation, data poisoning vectors, and authentication flaws Perform web application, network, and API security assessments using industry-standard tools and methodologies Simulate real-world attack scenarios — from reconnaissance through exploitation and post-exploitation Document findings in clear, structured reports with severity ratings, evidence, and actionable remediation guidance Evaluate AI-specific attack surfaces including adversarial inputs, jailbreaks, and data exfiltration risks Stay current with emerging AI security threats and contribute insights to improve testing methodologies Work independently on task-based engagements on your own schedule Who You Are Experienced penetration tester with a strong understanding of offensive security principles and methodologies (OWASP, PTES, MITRE ATT&CK) Proficient with industry-standard tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Kali Linux, or equivalent Solid understanding of web application security, network security, and API security testing Able to think like an attacker — creative, persistent, and methodical i