Join Opera's Security Team as an AI Security Researcher
Opera is looking for curious and hands-on AI Security Researchers to help uncover vulnerabilities and improve the security of next-generation AI-powered products.
As part of Opera's Security Team, you will perform offensive security research against agentic AI systems, browsers, and emerging technologies. You will work closely with senior researchers, engineers, and product teams to identify risks, develop testing methodologies, and strengthen the security of Opera's AI ecosystem.
This role is ideal for security researchers, bug bounty hunters, red teamers, and offensive security practitioners who are passionate about AI and emerging technologies.
Role & Responsibilities:
Conduct security research against AI-powered applications, agentic systems, browsers, and emerging technologies
Investigate prompt injection, tool abuse, agent manipulation, data leakage, and other AI-specific attack vectors
Develop proof-of-concepts, testing frameworks, and research tooling to assess AI security risks
Perform penetration testing, security assessments, and architecture reviews of AI-powered products
Produce clear technical documentation, vulnerability reports, and reproducible research artifacts
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to help remediate findings and improve product security
Monitor developments in AI security, adversarial machine learning, and offensive security research
Contribute to open-source projects and security community initiatives
Job Requirements:
Hands-on experience in offensive security, penetration testing, vulnerability research, bug bounty programs, or red teaming
Demonstrated ability to identify and responsibly disclose security vulnerabilities
Experience assessing AI systems, LLM applications, agentic frameworks, or related technologies
Strong programming skills with the ability to build tooling and automate testing workflows
Familiarity with prompt injection, AI abuse scenarios, model security, and emerging AI attack techniques
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate independently
Excellent written communication skills and ability to document technical findings clearly
Preferred Qualifications:
Bug bounty achievements, CTF participation, or public security research
Experience with AI red teaming or adversarial testing
Open-source contributions related to security or AI
Familiarity with MCP, agent frameworks, vector databases, and modern AI application architectures
Security certifications or relevant academic background in cybersecurity, computer science, or related fields
What’s On Offer:
At Opera, you’ll join a diverse and inclusive team of experienced, supportive professionals who value creativity and collaboration. We work in a flat structure with short decision-making paths, use smart technology, and support your ongoing skill development in a friendly and empowering environment.
Interested?
We’d love to hear from you! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply soon. Please submit your CV in English. Have questions about our recruitment process, remote work, or benefits? Check out our FAQ page for more details.
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