AI Safety Specialist

Mercor
New York, NY
Job Description
Role Overview

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. As an AI Safety Specialist, you will work independently and asynchronously to improve AI model performance and ensure flexible hours.

What You Will Do

Red team conversational AI models and agents to identify jailbreaks, prompt injections, and misuse cases. Generate high-quality human data by annotating failures, classifying vulnerabilities, and flagging systemic risks.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will have the opportunity to work with a leading AI research lab and have flexible hours. You will also have the chance to explain risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Fluent in English & Telugu
  • Prior red teaming experience in AI adversarial work, cybersecurity, or socio-technical probing
  • Ability to explain risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

  • Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
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