Job Description A highly innovative enterprise cybersecurity team is expanding its Generative AI capabilities and is seeking an experienced AI Prompt Engineer to help shape the next generation of AI-powered security research and testing. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who have moved beyond simply using AI tools and have actively built, refined, and deployed sophisticated prompt-driven solutions that solve complex technical problems.

Working alongside AI specialists, software engineers, and cybersecurity professionals, you will develop advanced prompting strategies and AI workflows that support security analysis, vulnerability discovery, and automated testing initiatives. The team is focused on practical application, rapid experimentation, and delivering value quickly, making this role ideal for individuals who enjoy building, iterating, and seeing their work have immediate impact.
This position offers the chance to work with leading-edge language models and emerging AI technologies in a collaborative, research-oriented environment where innovation and execution are equally important.
This is a 12-month contract opportunity based in Chandler, AZ with a hybrid schedule requiring three days onsite each week. Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience creating and optimizing advanced prompts for Large Language Models
Hands-on experience developing AI frameworks, prompt orchestration solutions, or AI testing harnesses
Strong knowledge of Generative AI technologies and frontier LLM platforms
Background in cybersecurity, security operations, vulnerability management, or security testing
Understanding of common security threats, attack vectors, malware, and defensive security concepts
Experience supporting initiatives involving SAST, DAST, penetration testing, or vulnerability assessments
Professional software development experience using Python, Go, .NET, or comparable technologies
Ability to evaluate AI-generated outputs and improve model performance through experimentation
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Desired Skills & Experience

Experience evaluating, stress testing, or challenging AI models in adversarial environments
Exposure to AI security research or AI-focused cyber defense initiatives
Knowledge of threat analysis, network security, ingress and egress controls, or perimeter security concepts
Experience working with PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Cloud SQL, or similar database technologies
Familiarity with integrating AI-generated findings into operational security programs
Experience with cloud-based environments
Exposure to Kubernetes or GKE
Experience supporting enterprise-scale technology initiatives

What You Will Be Doing Daily Responsibilities

Create sophisticated prompts that improve the effectiveness of AI-driven security analysis
Design, build, and maintain AI harnesses used to evaluate security-related use cases
Leverage Generative AI to support vulnerability identification and cyber-defense research efforts
Refine prompt strategies across multiple language model platforms to maximize quality and consistency
Partner with security teams to better understand risks, indicators, and actionable findings
Conduct testing and experimentation to improve AI model behavior and accuracy
Review model responses and extract meaningful insights that can be investigated further
Support AI-enabled approaches for security scanning, assessment, and research activities
Collaborate with engineering and data teams to ensure findings are properly stored and consumed
Quickly prototype new concepts and translate successful experiments into repeatable solutions
Stay current on emerging developments in AI, cybersecurity, and prompt engineering methodologies

The Offer

$76.14/hr - $85.80/hr W2
12-Month Contract
Hybrid Schedule (3 Days Onsite)
Chandler, Arizona
Opportunity to work directly with frontier AI technologies and advanced cybersecurity initiatives
Exposure to applied AI research, model evaluation, and enterprise security innovation

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.

Ai Prompt Engineer - Chandler, Az

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