Security Analyst - Fully Remote

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: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected] PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.