Freelance AI/ML Penetration Tester

Be among the first 25 applicants. This opportunity is only for candidates currently residing in the specified country. Your location may affect eligibility and rates. Please submit your resume in English and indicate your level of English proficiency. At Mindrift, innovation meets opportunity. We believe in using the power of collective intelligence to ethically shape the future of AI. What We Do The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators. Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe. About The Role GenAI models are improving very quickly, and one of our goals is to make them capable of addressing specialized questions and achieving complex reasoning skills. As an AI Tutor in Coding, you will collaborate on these projects. Responsibilities Evaluate and red team AI models and agents and machine learning systems for vulnerabilities and safety risks. Create offline reproducible & auto-evaluable test cases to test safety & capability of AI agents. Develop and implement automation scripts, custom tools, environments, and test harnesses. Lead or contribute to security research initiatives, especially in AI safety, creating and implementing realistic and challenging attack scenarios for the model. Advise on cybersecurity best practices and policy implications. How To Get Started Simply apply to this post, qualify, and get the chance to contribute to projects aligned with your skills on your own schedule. From creating training prompts to refining model responses, you'll help shape the future of AI while ensuring technology benefits everyone. Requirements Hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics or other related fields. English proficiency at advanced (C1) or above. Proficient in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Experienced with containerization and CI/CD security tools, especially Docker. Hands‑on experience with penetration testing across web, API, network, and infrastructure environments. Knowledge of vulnerabilities in current AI models, including prompt injections, and OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Models (LLMs). Familiar with AI red‑teaming frameworks such as garak or PyRIT. Experience in AI/ML security, evaluation, and red teaming, particularly with LLMs, AI agents, and RAG pipelines. Proficient in offensive exploitation and exploit development. Skilled in reverse engineering using tools like Ghidra or equivalents. Expertise in network and application security, including web application security. Knowledge of operating system security concepts such as Linux privilege escalation and Windows internals. Familiar with secure coding practices for full‑stack development. Ready to learn new methods, able to switch between tasks and topics quickly, and able to work with challenging, complex guidelines. Freelance role is fully remote; you just need a laptop, internet connection, time available, and enthusiasm to take on a challenge. Benefits Get paid for your expertise, with rates up to $47/hour depending on skills, experience, and project needs. Take part in a part‑time, remote, freelance project that fits around your primary professional or academic commitments. Work on advanced AI projects and gain valuable experience that enhances your portfolio. Influence how future AI models understand and communicate in your field of expertise. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Part‑time Job function Other Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mindrift by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr