Cybersecurity Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr Part-time

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 and appropriate handling of sensitive content. • Apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations. • Strengthen the handling of specialized cybersecurity topics in AI models . • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model safety . Qualifications Must-Have • A 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 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: • 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