Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Cybersecurity SWE — AI Safety Type:Contract Compensation:$60–$90/hour Location:Remote Commitment:15–40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Write expert-level prompts across specialized cybersecurity topics.
Evaluate and annotate model responses for technical accuracy and appropriate handling of sensitive content.
Apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations.
Strengthen the handling of specialized cybersecurity topics in AI models.
Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model safety.
Qualifications
Must-Have
A Bachelor's degree or Master's in Computer Science or a related field, or 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts and modern software systems.
Strong technical reasoning and writing in English.
Sound judgment around security and responsible handling of dual-use information.
Preferred
Background in offensive security, penetration testing, vulnerability research, or related areas.
Experience reviewing, grading, or red-teaming technical content.
Start Date
Immediate
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
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Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Numbers & Facts
Location
New York, New York (Remote)
Salary
$60–$90 Per Hour
Skills
Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
Benchmarkingunmatched
Computer Scienceunmatched
Engineeringunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Internet Securityunmatched
Penetration Testingunmatched
Research Laboratoryunmatched
Security Attacksunmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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