Security Labeling Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $150/hr

About the jobMercor 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 Labeling Expert Type:Contract Compensation:$100–$150/hour Location:Remote Duration:2–3 week engagement Commitment:20+ hours/weekRole ResponsibilitiesAnalyze flagged AI conversations to assess intent and harm across domains like scaled data exfiltration, ransomware, worms, and exploits.Evaluate POC exploit development to determine boundaries between security research and malicious intent.Provide ground-truth labels to improve classifiers that enhance AI safety.Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.Collaborate with security experts to ensure accurate threat assessments and labeling.QualificationsMust-HaveHands-on offensive security background: red team, malware analysis, pen testing, or exploit research.Ability to distinguish legitimate security work from genuine attack intent.Comfort interpreting code-heavy conversations.Masters or early-career through Senior/Principal experience.Compensation & LegalHourly contractorPaid weekly via Stripe ConnectApplication Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)Upload resumeAI interview based on your resumeSubmit formResources & SupportFor details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcomeFor any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.comPS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.Originally posted on Himalayas