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About the Role
Role Overview Mercor is partnering with a leading AI lab to engage experienced cybersecurity and low-level programming experts for a short-term, high-impact project. This engagement focuses on analyzing and reviewing content for security vulnerabilities, with an emphasis on pattern recognition and classification in an AI context. Contributors will apply expertise in systems programming and security concepts to improve how AI models detect and reason about potential threats. This opportunity begins with a work trial and may extend into a ~2-mont
What You'll Do
Complete assigned tasks according to the project brief.
Collaborate asynchronously with the Mercor research team.
Deliver consistent, high-quality work on schedule.
You're a Good Fit If You
2+ years of experience in programming, preferably with low-level languages such as C, C++, or Java
Familiarity with security vulnerability classification (e.g., OWASP, CVEs, or similar frameworks)
Understanding of core cybersecurity concepts, including web security and common attack vectors
Strong attention to detail and pattern recognition skills
Independent contractor engagement, fully remote. Mercor pays weekly via Stripe or Wise.
Common Questions
Mercor has a reliability rating of very reliable based on the listings we track, with an onboarding time of 1-3 weeks (interview + assessment + trial). See our full Mercor review for the details behind that rating.
Applying takes you to Mercor's own website, where the application is completed. We are not a recruiter or employer and do not process applications directly - we may be recorded as the referring source.
$70-$90/h - Independent contractor engagement, fully remote. Mercor pays weekly via Stripe or Wise.
Complete assigned tasks according to the project brief. Collaborate asynchronously with the Mercor research team. Deliver consistent, high-quality work on schedule.
