Hindi fluent Content Adversarial Red Team Analyst (on-site Austin)

We are seeking discerning individuals plugged into internet technologies at the intersection of crisis, geopolitical and user harm issues. You will be working on the leading edge of fast-developing concerns and will use unstructured persona-based adversarial testing techniques to identify 'unknown unknowns' and new/unexpected patterns on premier generative AI products. This is a vendor role with Vaco, for our client, a Fortune 100 company. This position is Hybrid at our North Austin location. Candidates can expect a fast-paced, high-energy environment working on a team that delivers high-impact analysis and engagement with generative AI products. Successful candidates will be able to assume (sometimes uncomfortable) personas, engage with LLMs in creative ways, and have a broad knowledge of current political and cultural events.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, analyze and report on identified trends
• Document all data and research procedures
• Work with management to prioritize business and information needs
• Evaluate, analyze and conceptualize strategic risks and threats to trust
• Identify emerging trends and forecast new forms of abuse
• Translate how global developments could cause potential adverse impact on Client's users
• Assimilate feedback and apply learnings in a dynamic environment
• Work cross-functionally with peers, leads, and stakeholders
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism

Minimum Qualifications

• B.A./B.S degree in Computer Science, Political Science, Journalism, Cybersecurity, related field or equivalent experience
• Experience with data analysis and working with datasets
• Experience working on counter abuse strategies for online platforms
• Experience working with LLMs (Large Language Models)
• Strong understanding and work-experience of international and geopolitical events and how they impact global businesses and/or relevant work experience in a research based role
• Proficient with Word/Excel/Powerpoint or Google Workspace (Google Docs, Spreadsheets, Slides)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with a proven ability to work successfully with cross-functional teams with senior stakeholder and executive visibility
• Calm under pressure, with an ability to function well in urgent, developing situations
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask
• Strong deep-dive, analytical and critical thinking skills
• High degree of initiative and deadline-driven productivity
• Strong interest in internet, culture, news, media and current events

Preferred Qualifications

• Product policy analysis and risk identification
• Experience with modeling, experimentation, and causal inference
• Experience with adversarial testing of online consumer products
• Experience with SQL
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills to deliver findings of analysis
• Familiarity with internet technologies and related policy and regulatory environments
• Knowledge of Google products and services
• Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities
• Bilingual a plus

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, standard business hours
• You may be asked to work outside of your core hours due to business necessity

Benefits

• Full Time (40 hrs/week), salary
• Paid Time off, holidays, parenting leave
• Health benefits with low premiums
• Access to a comprehensive well-being program with resources to support physical and mental health: Employee Assistance Program, Live and recorded meditation, Yoga, Webinars, Events, Resilience skill building, Counseling, and more.