AI Red Teamer, Cyber

About 10a Labs: 10a Labs is the safety and threat-intelligence layer trusted by frontier AI labs, AI unicorns, Fortune 10 companies, and leading global technology platforms. Our adversarial red teaming, model evaluations, and intelligence collection enable engineering, safety, and security teams to stay ahead of evolving threats and deploy AI systems safely.

About the role: 

We are seeking an AI Red Teamer with deep cybersecurity expertise to help evaluate the security and resilience of advanced AI systems and applications. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys offensive security, creative problem-solving, and thinking like an adversary. 

In this role, you will:

Design and execute red team assessments against AI systems, applications, and supporting infrastructure

Translate ambiguous objectives into structured testing plans and attack strategies

Develop adversarial testing methodologies to evaluate system security, robustness, and resilience

Craft prompts, attack chains, and adversarial inputs to uncover unintended or unsafe system behavior

Identify vulnerabilities, security risks, and failure modes through testing and analysis

Analyze system outputs and behaviors to assess security and safety risks

Document findings, communicate risk, and provide actionable recommendations

Collaborate with engineers, researchers, and subject-matter experts to improve system security

Continuously refine testing methodologies based on emerging threats and attacker techniques

Required Qualifications:

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber Security, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, attack methodologies, and common vulnerability classes

Experience with security tools such as Splunk, Wireshark, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, or similar platforms 

Comfortable working in Linux and terminal-based environments

Experience scripting or automating workflows using Python, Bash, or similar languages

Familiarity with SIEM platforms and security monitoring concepts

Ability to think creatively from an adversarial perspective and investigate complex technical problems

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications: 

CompTIA Security+ certification and/or Google Cybersecurity Certificate 

Experience testing AI, machine learning, or large language model applications

Familiarity with prompt injection, jailbreak techniques, or other AI attack methodologies

Offensive security certifications such as PNPT, OSCP, CySA+, GCIH, or GPEN

Experience supporting government, defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure environments

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Range: $100K–$120K, depending on experience and location

Bonus: Performance-based annual bonus

Professional Development: Support for conferences, continuing education, or leadership training

Work Environment: Fully remote, U.S.-based

Health Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Time Off: Generous PTO and paid holiday schedule

Retirement: 401(k) plan