Security Engineer → AI Security Engineer
Secure the emerging AI landscape
AI security is a hot and emerging field. This path applies your security expertise to the unique risks of LLMs and AI systems: prompt injection, jailbreaks, adversarial inputs, and data poisoning.
TARGET ROLE
AI Security Engineer, LLM Security Specialist
SALARY RANGE
$145,000–$215,000
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Tracks in This Path
This path combines 2 curated learning tracks, sequenced to build on each other.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
What You'll Be Able To Do
By the end of this path, you'll have concrete, job-ready skills.
Master LLM vulnerabilities and the OWASP Top 10 for AI
Understand prompt injection and jailbreak techniques
Implement input validation and output filtering for AI systems
Test adversarial robustness of AI models
Design responsible AI systems with safety guardrails
Publish or present AI security research
FAQ
Common Questions
Is AI security as important as traditional security?+
Do I need to understand LLM internals?+
What companies hire AI security specialists?+
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Last updated: 2026-03-07