Senior AI Security Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Senior AI Security Engineer (AI): Securing AI systems, models, and pipelines with an accent on LLMs, RAG, and agentic workflows. Focus on performing red team exercises, identifying prompt injection vulnerabilities, and building AI security automation.

Location: Remote (USA)

Company

hirify.global is a product company providing sophisticated tax and compliance software solutions.

What you will do

• Perform threat modeling and security reviews of LLM-enabled applications, RAG systems, and agentic workflows.
• Conduct hands-on testing and develop automated red teaming specifically for AI risks like prompt injection.
• Build and extend AI security automation, evaluation harnesses, and evidence-collection workflows.
• Define secure-by-default patterns for AI system design, including retrieval, tool use, and output handling.
• Act as the AI security incident SME, providing rapid triage guidance and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with defensive security teams to enhance detection and mitigation capabilities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in security engineering, AppSec, or AI/ML engineering.
• Direct hands-on experience securing AI/ML or LLM-based systems.
• Practical experience assessing prompt injection, insecure output handling, and model supply chain weaknesses.
• Proficiency in Python for building security automation and test harnesses.
• Knowledge of AI technology stacks (vector databases, orchestration frameworks) and major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Must be based in the USA.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience leading AI red team engagements or production AI security programs.
• External contributions, presentations, or publications in adversarial AI or AI assurance.
• Background in cloud security, IAM, or incident response for production systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first work environment within the USA.
• Compensation package potentially including the hirify.global Bonus Plan (VOB) and equity grants.
• Culture centered on agility, clarity, and accountability ("The Winning Way").
• Strong focus on professional growth and career progression.