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.