Cybersecurity Expert - AI Focus

mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; GBP 73,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking cybersecurity experts for a remote contract (~2 months) focusing on AI security content review and threat detection. The role requires strong low-level programming experience and familiarity with security frameworks.

You will work asynchronously with a team of experts to analyze vulnerabilities and improve AI model security. Start mid-April; compensation is $70–$90 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of programming with low-level languages (C, C++, Java).
• Familiarity with security vulnerability classification frameworks (OWASP, CVEs).
• Understanding of core cybersecurity concepts, including web security and attack vectors.
• Strong attention to detail and pattern recognition.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English.
• Based in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand.
• Ability to pass an enhanced background check.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and review content for security vulnerabilities with a focus on pattern recognition and classification in an AI context.
• Apply expertise to enhance AI model threat detection and reasoning via systems programming and security concepts.
• Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability.
• Work independently and asynchronously with a team of experts.
• Improve AI model performance by identifying and addressing potential security threats.

Skills

Low-level programming (C, C++, Java)

Tools

OWASP

CVEs

Job description

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.