AI Red Team Engineer
Carnegie Mellon University
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Carnegie Mellon University is a leading private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, internationally recognized for programs in computer science, engineering, business, the arts, and artificial intelligence. Industry: Higher Education & Research
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JOB TITLE: Associate AI Red Team Engineer The Associate AI Red Team Engineer joins the AI Security team within the CERT Threat Analysis Directorate. This role involves conducting adversary emulation exercises against AI-enabled platforms used in national security contexts. You will red team real-world systems, including models and underlying hardware, software, and networks. Responsibilities include developing new tactics, techniques, and procedures for attacking AI-enabled systems and writing operational tools. Required technical skills include proficiency in Python, C, BASH, and PowerShell, along with experience in penetration testing, exploit development, and reverse engineering using tools like Ghidra or IDA Pro. Candidates must be savvy with Windows and Linux, familiar with TCP/IP and Wireshark, and capable of identifying vulnerabilities manually. The work addresses the security of AI systems within a research and defense framework.
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