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Cybersecurity SWE - AI Safety

United States
Salary
$60 - $90 per hour
Level
Senior
Work type
Remote · US only

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Open. First seen 2 October 2026.

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About the role

This role is for one of our clients

Compensation: $60-$90 per hour

We're hiring cybersecurity‑focused software engineers to help make advanced AI models safer. You'll apply your security and engineering expertise to evaluate and strengthen how these models handle specialized cybersecurity topics. No prior AI/ML experience is required — we'll train you on the workflow.

Requirements

What you'll do

  • Write expert‑level prompts across specialized cybersecurity topics.
  • Evaluate and annotate model responses for technical accuracy, helpfulness, and appropriate handling of sensitive content.
  • Apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations.

What we're looking for

  • One of the following:
  • A BS or MS in Computer Science or a closely related field, or
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience at a reputable tech company or startup.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts and modern software systems.
  • Strong technical reasoning and writing in English.
  • Sound judgment around security and the responsible handling of dual‑use information.

Nice to have

  • Background in offensive security, penetration testing, vulnerability research, or related areas.
  • Experience reviewing, grading, or red‑teaming technical content.

Project Timeline

  • Start date: Immediate
  • Commitment: Part‑time (15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week)

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

What this role asks for

Particular to this role

Machine Learning · Penetration Testing

Rare in Weekday AI's other 299 open postings.

Standard for security roles

Cybersecurity

Common in security postings at any company.

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The team: AI Training HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 108 open in AI Training. 1 was posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in April: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

Machine Learning (31 of 108), Python (30 of 108), LLM (18 of 108), Git (14 of 108), SQL (12 of 108), Excel (10 of 108), Generative AI (9 of 108)

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