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

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