Co-Op, AI Security (AI)

TL;DR

AI Security Co-Op (AI): Evaluating, hardening, and monitoring AI tools and automation pipelines with an accent on agent governance and prompt-level threats. Focus on identifying AI/ML vulnerabilities like prompt injection and model poisoning, and developing security tests for model robustness.

Location: Cambridge, MA USA

Company

hirify.global is building a scientific superintelligence platform to accelerate discovery across medicine, materials, and energy.

What you will do

• Identify and analyze AI/ML security vulnerabilities such as prompt injection and model poisoning.
• Perform threat modeling for AI systems and recommend mitigations.
• Review AI/ML application code and configurations for security issues.
• Research emerging AI security threats and create technical documentation.
• Develop and execute security tests and proof-of-concepts for model robustness.
• Collaborate with ML engineers, product managers, and security architects.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related degree program
• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity (authentication, encryption, network basics).
• Basic understanding of large language models (LLMs) and AI agents.
• Proficiency in Python scripting or a similar language.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Experience with adversarial ML or LLM red-teaming.
• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Familiarity with SIEMs, EDR, or vulnerability scanners.
• Hands-on experience with prompt pipelines or RAG systems.

Culture & Benefits

• High-velocity startup environment focused on historic scientific challenges.
• Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge domain (Scientific Superintelligence).
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity.