AI Security Testing Specialist
Alignerr • Remote • Posted 24 days ago
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$45/task
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24d ago
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About this Role
What You'll Do
- Conduct red-teaming exercises to identify security weaknesses and exploitable behaviors in AI systems
- Design and execute adversarial prompts and edge-case scenarios to stress-test model guardrails
- Evaluate AI outputs for safety failures, 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 evolving best practices
- Help define and refine security evaluation rubrics and testing protocols
About the Role
If you love finding cracks in systems before the bad guys do, this role was built for you. We're looking for security-minded professionals to help stress-test and harden some of the most advanced AI models in the world. You'll probe for vulnerabilities, craft adversarial prompts, and deliver expert feedback that directly shapes the safety and reliability of AI systems used by millions.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
Who You Are
- You have a solid grasp of cybersecurity concepts — threat modeling, penetration testing, or ethical hacking
- You've worked with AI/ML systems, LLMs, or prompt engineering in some capacity
- You're a creative, analytical thinker who enjoys breaking things to make them better
- You communicate clearly in writing and can document complex findings for technical audiences
- You're self-directed and comfortable working independently on asynchronous, task-based assignments
- Familiarity with open-source AI platforms is a plus
- A background in infosec, ethical hacking, or AI safety research is a plus — but not required
Why This Role Stands Out
- Work at the frontier — contribute to AI safety research alongside leading labs and engineering teams
- Real impact — your findings directly influence how AI systems are built and deployed at scale
- Full autonomy — set your own hours, work from anywhere, and own your schedule
- Grow fast — build deep expertise in one of the hottest and most consequential domains in tech
- Stay engaged — high-quality contributors are considered for ongoing work and expanded scope
- No gatekeeping — security professionals from any background are encouraged to apply
Requirements
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Generalist
Compensation Analysis
If you love finding cracks in systems before the bad guys do, this role was built for you. We're looking for security-minded professionals to help stress-test and harden some of the most advanced AI models in the world. You'll probe for vulnerabilities, craft adversarial prompts, and deliver expert feedback that directly shapes the safety and relia
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the assessment actually like?
Notoriously strict. Alignerr uses TestGorilla for role-specific timed tests — a blank coding environment for engineers, rigorous grammar and fact-checking for writers. There is almost no hand-holding. The critical catch: this is essentially a one-shot process. Fail or abandon the assessment, and you are typically locked out of that role permanently with no option to retake.
How quickly can I start earning after I pass?
Not immediately. Even after passing the assessment and completing identity verification (via Persona) and billing setup (via Deel), you may sit in a waiting pool for weeks or months. You only start earning when a project matching your specific skills launches and you are officially assigned. Do not plan around Alignerr income until you are actively on a project.
Is there a community?
Yes — and it is one of Alignerr's genuine strengths. Once assigned to a project, you are added to Slack channels where you can ask questions, get rubric clarifications from admins, and talk to other AI trainers. This is rare in AI training and makes a real difference when guidelines are ambiguous or change mid-project.
What does the work actually look like?
It is practical, hands-on data work. You might be recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. The tasks are designed to be short and distinct—typically 5-60 minutes per task.
How flexible is the schedule?
Extremely. This is true "log in and work" flexibility. You can usually work for 20 minutes or 4 hours depending on your availability. There are rarely minimum hour requirements, making it ideal for side income.
Is there an interview?
Usually, no. Hiring for these roles is almost entirely based on passing an automated assessment or "qualification" task. If you pass the test, you get access to the work.
What is the barrier to entry?
Alignerr is known for difficult technical assessments. You must pass a timed test in your specific domain (e.g., Python, Physics, or Language) before you are eligible for any paid projects.