AI Safety Expert - Red Team

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: AI Safety Experts — English & Tamil Type: Contract Compensation: $20–$22/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities • Red team conversational AI models and agents by conducting jailbreaks, prompt injections, and bias exploitation. • Generate high-quality human data by annotating failures, classifying vulnerabilities, and flagging systemic risks. • Apply structure by following taxonomies, benchmarks, and playbooks to maintain consistent testing. • Document reproducibly by producing reports, datasets, and attack cases that customers can act on. • Collaborate on sensitive projects with clear guidelines and wellness resources. Qualifications Must-Have • Prior red teaming experience in AI adversarial work , cybersecurity , or socio-technical probing. • Native fluency in English and Tamil . • Strong communication skills to explain risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred • Experience in Adversarial ML , Cybersecurity , or socio-technical risk analysis. • Skills in creative probing such as psychology, acting, or writing. Resources & Support • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: • For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas