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AI Security Research & Red Team Engineer

CloudflareHybridSecurity
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Salary
$166K - $208K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
10 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The AI Security Research & Red Team Engineer position at Cloudflare is a specialized hybrid security role focused on protecting infrastructure and customers from emerging threats. This position suits experienced offensive security professionals with a strong background in artificial intelligence, large language models, and agentic systems.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct deep-dive security research to uncover AI-specific vulnerabilities and general risks across Cloudflare products and services.
Perform rigorous agentic testing and evaluate LLM usage to help define implementation requirements and security guidance.
Execute full-chain red team operations targeting corporate networks, global infrastructure, and product ecosystems.
Establish security efficacy frameworks to measure detection performance against known tactics, techniques, and procedures.
Engage in purple teaming by collaborating closely with the Blue Team to translate findings into immediate defensive upgrades.
Act as a sparring partner for the Security Incident Response Team through unannounced exercises that test playbooks and on-call rotations.
Collaborate with Threat Detection and Product Engineering to bridge simulation gaps and enhance overall system resilience.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in application security, offensive security, or a directly related field.
Comprehensive knowledge of artificial intelligence, coding agents, LLMs, prompt engineering, and related attack vectors like jailbreaking and prompt injection.
Strong technical foundations in cloud security across platforms such as AWS and GCP, manual penetration testing, or exploit development.
Operational mindset capable of mapping defensive telemetry blind spots using the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Ability to communicate complex exploits effectively to both technical engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders.
Familiarity with breach and attack simulation tools as well as custom-built frameworks for payload delivery and command-and-control infrastructure.

Skills and Tools

AWS
GCP
LLMs
Prompt Engineering
Agentic Testing
MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Tools

Salary and Benefits

Estimated annual salary ranging from $166,000 to $208,000 for New York based hires, subject to adjustment based on work location.
Eligibility to participate in Cloudflare’s company equity plan.

About the Company

Cloudflare operates a massive global network powering millions of internet properties, focusing on performance acceleration and security protection without altering code. The company emphasizes a culture of curiosity, fast iteration, and building practical solutions to complex internet challenges. Cloudflare also runs initiatives like Project Galileo and the Athenian Project to defend civil society, journalism, and local government election websites at no cost.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Cloudflare careers page to submit an application for this hybrid opportunity.

Skills and tech stack

AWSGCPLLM

Questions candidates ask

What is the primary focus of the AI Security Research & Red Team Engineer?

The role focuses on driving security research, exercises, and adversary simulations that target AI technologies, coding agents, harnesses, and LLMs.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

Candidates must have at least 4 years of experience in offensive security, application security, or a relevant field.

What technologies and cloud platforms are mentioned in the requirements?

Required technical exposure includes artificial intelligence, LLMs, prompt engineering, agentic concepts, and cloud security experience specifically with AWS and GCP.

What is the expected salary range for hires based in New York?

The estimated annual salary for New York based hires is between $166,000 and $208,000, and the role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare's equity plan.

Is this position remote or hybrid?

The position is listed as a hybrid role.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Cloudflare careers page.

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