Security Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr

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 Experts
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70–$90/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: ~2 months
Role Responsibilities

- Analyze and review content for security vulnerabilities with a focus on pattern recognition and classification in an AI context.

- Apply expertise in systems programming and security concepts to enhance AI model threat detection and reasoning.

- Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability.

- Work independently and asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts.

- Improve AI model performance by identifying and addressing potential security threats.

Qualifications

Must-Have

- 2+ years of experience in programming with low-level languages such as C , C++ , or Java .

- Familiarity with security vulnerability classification frameworks like OWASP or CVEs .

- Understanding of core cybersecurity concepts, including web security and common attack vectors.

- Strong attention to detail and pattern recognition skills.

- Clear written and verbal communication in English .

- Currently based in the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand .

- Ability to pass an enhanced background check.

Start Date
- Mid-April ; exact dates confirmed closer to the start date.

Interview Process

- Complete a short interview and questionnaire to assess domain expertise.

- Paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time, including screening and onboarding videos if hired.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

- Upload resume

- AI interview based on your resume

- Submit form

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PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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