AI Safety Expert – English, Punjabi

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. Red-team conversational AI models and agents using jailbreaks, prompt injections, misuse cases, bias exploitation, and multi-turn manipulation .

Posted 9/18/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $16 - $22 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in red-teaming conversational AI models and agents, with a focus on identifying vulnerabilities and systemic risks. Proficient in generating human data through annotation and classification, while maintaining high standards of quality and adaptability across diverse projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Adversarial TestingVulnerability ClassificationBias ExploitationNative Fluency in English and PunjabiStrong Judgment About Language and Content

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Hard Skills

Red-Team TestingPrompt InjectionMulti-Turn ManipulationSystemic Risk AnalysisData AnnotationReport ProductionBenchmark ApplicationTaxonomy ApplicationFailure ClassificationEvaluation Coverage Expansion

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAttention to DetailAdaptabilityIndependent WorkJudgment

Industry Keywords

Conversational AICybersecurityAdversarial Machine LearningSocio-Technical RiskQuality Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Red-team conversational AI models and agents using jailbreaks, prompt injections, misuse cases, bias exploitation, and multi-turn manipulation
Generate human data by annotating failures, classifying vulnerabilities, and flagging systemic risks
Apply taxonomies, benchmarks, and playbooks to maintain consistent testing
Produce reproducible reports, datasets, and attack cases
Review AI outputs involving sensitive topics such as bias, misinformation, and harmful behaviors
Uncover vulnerabilities automated tests miss
Expand evaluation coverage and reduce production surprises
Strengthen customer AI systems through adversarial testing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Native fluency in English and Punjabi is required
Strong judgment about language and content, including evaluating whether AI responses are accurate, complete, and appropriate
Ability to explain reasoning clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to notice subtle errors, inconsistencies, and gaps
Ability to work consistently to guidelines and quality standards
Adaptability across projects, task types, and customers
Independent contractor engagement
Must not be an H1-B or STEM OPT candidate
Nice-to-have experience in adversarial ML, cybersecurity, socio-technical risk, or creative probing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote role
Flexible work schedule / work on your own schedule
Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance
Wellness resources and clear guidelines for higher-sensitivity projects
Competitive pay
Opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers
Referral payments of up to $90 per successful referral