Job description
About the job
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, helpfulness, and appropriate handling of sensitive content.
Apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations.
Collaborate with AI research teams to improve model safety and performance.
Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while enhancing AI model security.
Qualifications
Must-Have
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 the 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
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.