Cybersecurity Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr Part-time

Role Summary

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 .

Requirements

• 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)
• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form
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