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10a Labs

AI security research and threat intelligence

Cybersecurity Engineer

Full-Time
$135k - $160k/yr+ Performance-based annual bonus
Mid
Bachelor's
Remote in USA
Remote

About the job

Requirements
  • Three to five years of professional experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, software engineering, or a related field.
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a closely related topic.
  • Professional experience with Python.
  • Experience using Git and GitHub in a collaborative environment.
  • Experience building or securing cloud environments using Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Strong understanding of Linux systems, networking, and modern web technologies.
  • Experience automating cloud infrastructure using an Infrastructure as Code tool; Terraform is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and various virtualization technology stacks.
  • Familiarity with large language models, artificial intelligence systems, or artificial intelligence security concepts.
  • Hands-on experience conducting penetration tests, red-team assessments, adversary emulation, or comparable offensive-security work.
  • Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, and common web-security vulnerabilities.
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Build tools, automation, and infrastructure that support scalable adversarial testing of artificial intelligence systems and applications.
  • Build and maintain realistic, repeatable security-test environments using cloud infrastructure and automation tools such as Terraform.
  • Collaborate with red teamers and engineers to reproduce, investigate, and remediate vulnerabilities uncovered during artificial intelligence security assessments.
  • Develop and automate attack simulations to validate security controls, identify potential failure modes, and improve the resilience of artificial-intelligence-powered systems.
  • Conduct threat modeling and security-design reviews for new systems and features.
  • Collaborate closely with software engineers to integrate security throughout the development lifecycle.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience translating offensive-security findings into repeatable attack simulations, evaluation tooling, detections, or security-control improvements.
  • Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery security and DevSecOps practices.
  • Knowledge of the OWASP Top 10 and common cloud attack techniques.
  • Experience with detection engineering or security information and event management platforms.
  • Experience building internal developer tools or security platforms.
  • Security certifications such as GSEC, OSCP, or cloud security certifications.
  • Contributions to open-source security projects or participation in Capture the Flag competitions.
  • Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth, or start-up environments.

About the company

10a Labs provides intelligence and research services to help technology companies secure their artificial intelligence systems. The company works by stress-testing AI models through red teaming, monitoring the dark web for jailbreak techniques, and using a proprietary classification system to moderate content in real-time. Unlike standard cybersecurity firms, 10a Labs focuses specifically on AI-related risks, including physical infrastructure challenges like data center security and supply chain vulnerabilities. Their goal is to provide leaders with the data and guidance needed to anticipate emerging threats and ensure their AI innovations remain safe and compliant.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

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Founded

2022

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What believers are saying

  • 10a Labs is actively hiring, with 15 open roles tracked in May 2026.
  • NBC News cited its Data Center Watch study blocking or delaying 75 projects worth $130 billion.
  • Its June 2026 research amplified brand credibility across agent security and infrastructure-risk markets.

What critics are saying

  • Big incumbents like Palo Alto Networks, Microsoft, Okta, and Proofpoint are moving fast in 2026.
  • Competitors raised $392 million around RSAC 2026, compressing differentiation and pricing power.
  • If AI labs internalize red-teaming and monitoring, 10a Labs' service business gets commoditized.

What makes 10a Labs unique

  • 10a Labs combines red-teaming, threat intelligence, and data-center tracking under one roof.
  • Its June 3, 2026 Moltbook study showed 228,684 posts and 74 malicious behavior classes.
  • It sells trusted AI security services to frontier labs, Fortune 10 firms, and platforms.

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