AI Safety Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $84/hr

Are you driven by a deep sense of responsibility to shape the future of artificial intelligence? Do you possess an eagle eye for uncovering vulnerabilities and a knack for thinking several steps ahead? Then imagine dedicating your expertise to making the most advanced AI models safer and more reliable for everyone. We're on the hunt for a brilliant mind, a true digital detective, who can proactively challenge AI systems, expose their weaknesses, and ensure they operate ethically and securely. This isn't just a job; it's a vital mission at the forefront of technological innovation, and it's your chance to play a pivotal role in building the AI future responsibly from anywhere in the world.

Overview

mercor is redefining how elite creative and technical talent connects with leading AI research labs. Based in San Francisco, our mission is backed by prominent investors like Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. We are seeking an exceptional AI Safety Red Teamer to join us as a contract specialist. This is a fully remote, worldwide opportunity offering competitive compensation between $70 and $84 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

Craft ingenious adversarial prompts designed to push the boundaries of frontier AI models.
Methodically identify and document critical issues such as jailbreaks, unsafe behaviors, hallucinations, and failures in policy adherence.
Rigorously evaluate model robustness across a broad spectrum of sensitive domains, including misinformation, cybersecurity threats, biosecurity risks, fraud scenarios, and political content.
Document all discovered vulnerabilities thoroughly, contributing valuable insights to essential safety benchmarking and red-teaming reports.
Engage in close collaboration with leading AI researchers, offering your expertise to enhance model alignment, robustness, and overall safety.

Requirements

You hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Journalism, Communications, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Public Policy, or a closely related field.
You bring a minimum of five years of professional experience specifically in AI Safety, AI Red Teaming, Trust & Safety roles, cybersecurity, investigative journalism, or life sciences.

What You'll Gain

Be at the cutting edge of AI development, directly influencing the safety and ethical deployment of advanced models.
Enjoy a fully remote, flexible work environment, allowing you to contribute from anywhere across the globe.
Receive highly competitive compensation for your specialized skills and critical contributions.
Collaborate with a network of brilliant minds and work for a company backed by some of the most influential figures in tech.
Make a tangible impact on the future of artificial intelligence, ensuring it serves humanity responsibly.