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 and Low-Level Programming Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $80–$120/hour

Location: Remote

Duration: ~2 months

Commitment: 20+ hours/week

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 improve AI model threat detection and reasoning.
Collaborate asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts across your domain.
Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability.
Work independently with flexible hours to meet project deadlines.

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 will be 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 the screening process and onboarding videos if hired.

Compensation & Legal

Hourly contractor , Paid weekly via Stripe Connect .

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: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Job Tags

Remote job, Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Contract work, For contractors, Summer work, Flexible hours

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