Senior AI Red Team Analyst

Epic Games • Cary, NC

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About The Position

As a Trust and Safety AI Red Team Analyst at Epic Games, you will be instrumental in protecting our gaming ecosystem by identifying and mitigating trust and safety risks in AI-driven features. Your work will ensure that our games remain safe, inclusive, and enjoyable for players by proactively addressing potential abuses of our content rules and our community rules. The ideal candidate is a creative, mission-driven investigator passionate about safeguarding player experiences and upholding the integrity of AI systems in gaming.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience conducting investigations or red teaming in fields such as cybersecurity, AI ethics, trust and safety, or related areas
• Proven ability to develop multi-source, evidence-based findings and communicate them effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong proficiency in open-source research and adversarial testing to uncover hidden vulnerabilities or risks in AI systems
• Experience managing or contributing to projects with organization-wide impact, involving cross-functional collaboration with diverse teams
• Ability to prioritize tasks and execute independently with minimal oversight
• Subject matter expertise or prior work experience with trust and safety challenges in AI systems, particularly generative AI models
• Experience conducting data analysis using Python, SQL, or similar tools to support investigations or red teaming efforts
• Familiarity with AI governance, ethical AI frameworks, or emerging regulatory standards for AI safety
• Experience collaborating with distributed teams across multiple locations or time zones
• MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, AI Ethics, Data Science, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Take a leadership role in developing, prototyping, and teaching novel red teaming techniques and trust and safety methodologies to enhance team capabilities
• Investigate and understand how adversarial attacks, such as prompt injections, data poisoning, or bias exploitation, could manifest in Epic's products
• Lead red teaming efforts to simulate real-world scenarios, identify vulnerabilities, and design forward-looking strategies to mitigate risks and ensure player safety
• Proactively look for and identify undetected vulnerabilities or misuse patterns in AI systems by leveraging diverse investigative resources and methodologies
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, quantify risks, and provide clear, evidence-based findings to support trust and safety initiatives
• Collaborate with AI researchers, product managers, and trust and safety teams to mitigate identified risks and align AI systems with Epic policies and regulatory standards
• Provide launch support for quick fixes during AI-involved product launches

Benefits

• 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k with competitive match
• Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, providing free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents
• Company-wide paid breaks and events throughout the year
• Unlimited PTO and sick time
• Paid sabbatical after 7 years of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Master's degree