The role is for a Security Researcher in Microsoft's AI Red Team, focusing on identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities in AI systems and models. The team works collaboratively with security experts to innovate AI testing techniques and ensure the safety of AI products impacting millions of users. Candidates should possess a strong background in cybersecurity and experience in testing AI applications. The position emphasizes creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on experimentation in a high-visibility environment.

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years related experience, OR a Master's Degree in the same fields AND 1+ year(s) related experience, OR a Doctorate in the same fields, OR equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
• Penetration testing qualifications such as GPEN/GXPN, GWAPT, OSCP/OSCE, CRT/CCT/CCSAS.
• Experience using common penetration testing tools like Kali Linux, Burpsuite, Nmap, and Nessus.
• Familiarity with one or more programming languages such as Python, C#, C/C++, or PowerShell.

• Discover and exploit GenAI security vulnerabilities end-to-end in order to assess AI systems and models.
• Manage product group stakeholders as priority recipients and collaborators for operational sprints.
• Drive clarity on communication and reporting for red teaming peers when working with product groups.
• Develop methodologies and techniques to scale and accelerate AI Red Teaming in new and emerging threat areas.
• Work alongside traditional offensive security engineers, adversarial ML experts, and developers to land responsible AI operations.

• Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.