CYBERSECURITY SOFTWARE ENGINEER - AI SAFETY

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 Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) • Upload resume • AI interview based on your resume • Submit form 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.