Job Description A forward-thinking technology and security organization is seeking a Generative AI Prompt Engineer to contribute to the development of AI-powered solutions supporting cybersecurity analysis, vulnerability discovery, and automated security testing efforts. This position is ideal for professionals who thrive in environments where experimentation, technical problem solving, and rapid iteration are key to success.
The team leverages frontier language models and advanced prompting techniques to address real-world security challenges. The individual in this role will help create scalable AI-driven frameworks, improve model effectiveness, and support initiatives focused on identifying meaningful security findings through Generative AI technologies.
Candidates who have successfully built AI solutions, developed complex prompt strategies, and applied AI capabilities to technical problem domains will be particularly well positioned for success. The environment is highly collaborative and focused on turning innovative ideas into practical capabilities.
This is a 12-month contract opportunity located in Minneapolis, MN with a hybrid schedule requiring three days onsite per week. Required Skills & Experience

Advanced knowledge of Large Language Models and Generative AI platforms
Experience creating, testing, and optimizing sophisticated prompts for technical use cases
Proven ability to develop AI harnesses, prompt frameworks, or AI-powered workflows
Cybersecurity experience including vulnerability analysis, security testing, threat identification, or related disciplines
Understanding of application and infrastructure security concepts
Familiarity with DAST, SAST, penetration testing, or vulnerability management practices
Software engineering experience using Python, Go, .NET, or similar programming languages
Ability to evaluate model performance and improve outcomes through experimentation
Strong analytical thinking and troubleshooting skills
Effective verbal and written communication abilities

Desired Skills & Experience

Background in AI-focused security research
Experience performing adversarial model testing or AI red-team activities
Knowledge of malware, threat intelligence, and cyber defense methodologies
Experience with PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Cloud SQL, or comparable database platforms
Familiarity with security monitoring, network analysis, and infrastructure risk assessment
Exposure to cloud-native environments
Kubernetes or GKE experience
Experience supporting enterprise-scale security programs

What You Will Be Doing Daily Responsibilities

Build advanced prompts and prompting methodologies for AI-driven cybersecurity initiatives
Develop frameworks that enable consistent and repeatable AI testing processes
Utilize Generative AI technologies to support security investigations and vulnerability analysis
Experiment with prompting approaches to improve model accuracy and effectiveness
Assess responses generated by AI systems and identify valuable security insights
Work alongside security and engineering teams to refine and expand AI capabilities
Contribute to research efforts focused on frontier language model applications
Support the collection, organization, and operational use of AI-generated findings
Build proof-of-concepts and prototypes that can be expanded into scalable solutions
Stay informed on emerging trends across AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity

The Offer

$76.14/hr - $85.80/hr W2
12-Month Contract
Hybrid Schedule (3 Days Onsite)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Opportunity to work on advanced AI and cybersecurity initiatives
Exposure to emerging Generative AI technologies and enterprise-scale innovation
Collaborative team focused on research, experimentation, and real-world implementation

You will receive the following benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Generative Ai Engineer - Minneapolis, Mn

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