AI Security Researcher
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.
- Department
- Research and Development
- Locations
- Multiple locations
- Remote status
- Hybrid
How We Work
At Opera, we are committed to ensuring a workspace that is fair, transparent, and free from bias. Bringing together different perspectives fuels innovation, while equal opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds make us stronger, more creative, and more resilient. Creating an atmosphere where everyone is valued for their skills, ideas, and contributions is at the core of how we work. We don’t just embrace differences - we see them as the foundation of how we collaborate, grow, and succeed together.
An International Team 🌏
- Languages spoken
- Countries represented
- Team members
About Opera
Opera is a leading global internet brand with a large and engaged user base of approximately 300 million average monthly active users. Building on 30 years of innovation, starting with our browser products, we are leveraging our brand as well as our massive and engaged user base in order to expand our offerings and our business. Today, we offer users around the globe a range of products and services that include a variety of PC and mobile browsers, our Opera Gaming portals and development tools, our Opera News content recommendation products, our audience extension product (namely the Opera Ads platform) and a number of AI and Web3 products and services. This comprehensive suite of products is designed to meet the diverse needs and preferences of Opera's growing user base.
Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Opera has a global presence with major hubs in Poland, China, Spain, Scotland, and Sweden, coupled with operations spanning numerous other countries. As a publicly traded company, Opera is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol "OPRA".