Overview

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 Highspring for a client’s team, 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 topics.

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 Political Science, Journalism, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Philosophy,

Linguistics, Psychology and related fields or equivalent experience

• 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

• Native or professional fluency in French

Preferred Qualifications

• Product policy analysis and risk identification

• Creative writing, improv, joke-telling, storytelling

• Semantics and pragmatics

• Experience with adversarial testing of online consumer products

• 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

Schedule Requirements

• You may be asked to work outside of your core hours due to business necessity

• 9AM-5PM, Wednesday-Sunday (Monday-Tuesday are days off). Wednesday is mandatory in-office, other

days are WFH

This Role Offers:

• Full Time (40 hrs/week), salary

• Paid Time off, 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.

Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for

employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a

veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.