Job Description
Company: Mercor
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
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.
• Work asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts across your domain.
• Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability.
• Emphasize independent work and flexible hours to meet project goals.
Qualifications
Must-Have
• 2+ years of experience in programming with C, C++, or Java.
• Familiarity with security vulnerability classification such as 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
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.
Source: BeBee