Senior AI Red Team Engineer

Job overview

The Senior AI Red Team Engineer is an onsite role based in Pittsburgh, PA and Arlington, VA. Compensation is not specified for this position, which supports the CERT Threat Analysis Directorate at the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University. This role plays a central role in adversary emulation exercises and capability development for mission partners. It focuses on red teaming real-world AI-enabled systems used within national security contexts, operating across multiple domains including offensive cyber and AI security.

What you'll do

• Red team real-world AI-enabled systems, Develop new tactics, techniques, and procedures, Write tools in Python, PowerShell, C, and BASH, Represent the CERT technical portfolio.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

pittsburgh pa

arlington va

carnegie mellon university

ai security

red team

cybersecurity

national security

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, generous retirement savings program, tuition benefits, paid time off, observed holidays, life and disability insurance, Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, Family Concierge Team, fitness center access.

Why this role

Focus on AI-enabled systems in national security contexts; requires offensive cyber tradecraft.

About the employer

Carnegie Mellon University is hiring for this role. Industry: Civic and Social Organizations. Sector: 81.