Red Team Engineer, Safeguards

AnthropicAnthropic·Remote(Remote-Friendly (Travel-Required) | San Francisco, CA | Washington, DC)
Software Development

WFA Digital Insight

As demand for AI safety specialists surges, Anthropic's Red Team Engineer role stands out. With a focus on adversarial testing and AI system safety, this position requires a rare blend of technical expertise and creative problem-solving. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their experience in penetration testing and application security, as well as their ability to think like a threat actor.

Job Description

About the Role

Anthropic's Safeguards team is seeking a Red Team Engineer to ensure the safety of deployed AI systems and products. The ideal candidate will take an adversarial approach to uncover vulnerabilities across the product ecosystem.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive adversarial testing across Anthropic's product surfaces
  • Research and implement novel testing approaches for emerging capabilities
  • Design and execute 'full kill chain' attacks that emulate real-world threat actors
  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Policy teams to translate findings into concrete improvements

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in penetration testing, red teaming, or application security
  • Strong technical skills in web application security

How to Stand Out

  • Familiarize yourself with the latest security testing tools and technologies to stand out in the application process.
  • Showcase your creative problem-solving skills by providing examples of novel attack scenarios you've developed in previous roles.
  • Be prepared to discuss your experience with automated testing frameworks and how you've used them to enable continuous assessment at scale.
  • Highlight your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Engineering, and Policy.
  • Develop a portfolio that demonstrates your expertise in penetration testing and application security, including any relevant certifications or training.

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