About mercor
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
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.
- Work independently and asynchronously with a team of experts to solve real-world problems.
- Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability.
- Collaborate to improve AI model performance and security assessment.
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.
- 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
- 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.
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What people say about mercor
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Recent news
- New troubles at Mercor: Infighting, ‘face time slavery,’ and ‘inhumane working conditions’ - Gazetteer SF
- AI recruiting startup Mercor takes more of Meta's former office space at 181 Fremont - The Business Journals
- Mercor CEO Says It Now Spends More on AI Tokens Than Employee Salaries - Business Insider
- Mercor’s Brendan Foody calls out Sequoia, accusing it of ‘dual-pricing’ valuation tricks - TechCrunch
- Mercor, a $10 billion AI startup, confirms it was caught up in a major security incident - Fortune
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