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Mercor

AI Safety Expert - Red Teaming

New York, NY · Remote

$20 - $22/hr

Remote Role Responsibilities * Red team conversational AI models and agents to identify jailbreaks, prompt injections, and misuse cases. * Generate high-quality human data by annotating failures ...

Summit 7 Systems

Vulnerability Analyst

AL · On-site +1

$55K - $75K/yr

Fully Remote Salary*: $55,000 - $75,000 *Dependent upon qualifications Summit 7 is here to rise ... Red Team Engagements * * Assist with vulnerability exploitation recommendations during Red Team ...

PUNCH Cyber Analytics Group

Senior Developer

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$56.75 - $75/hr

PUNCH Cyber Analytics Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong experience in C/C ... Familiarity with Red Team/OCO network tactics and tradecraft. * Background in data science or data ...

Humana, Inc.

Lead, Offensive Security

This is a remote role on a specialized offensive-security team, red teaming shoulder-to-shoulder with Penetration Testing, Breach & Attack Simulation, and Bug Bounty. Fridays are for research and ...

Keeper Security

Senior Vulnerability Engineer

$117K - $160K/yr

This is a 100% remote position, with an opportunity to work a hybrid schedule for candidates based ... Support the execution of red team exercises, penetration tests, and bug bounty programs in ...

Summit 7 Systems

Vulnerability Analyst

Huntsville, AL · Remote

$55K - $75K/yr

... cyber threats, fosters thought leadership, and creates growth opportunities. Our support staff ... Red Team EngagementsAssist with vulnerability exploitation recommendations during Red Team ...

The Pennsylvania State University

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... Red Team testing / white hat hacking * Military cyberspace operations or computer network ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote cyber red team in the United States is $128,882.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $113,000.00 and $146,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Cyber Red Team vs Remote Penetration Tester?

AspectRemote Cyber Red TeamRemote Penetration Tester
CertificationsOSCP, OSCE, CISSPOSCP, CEH, GPEN
Work EnvironmentSimulates real-world attacks, often in team exercisesConducts targeted security assessments, often individually
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by security firms, large organizations for red teamingCommon in consulting firms, security vendors, and internal security teams

Remote Cyber Red Teams focus on simulating advanced, real-world attack scenarios to test organizational defenses, often working in team-based exercises. Remote Penetration Testers perform specific security assessments to identify vulnerabilities. While both roles require similar certifications and work in cybersecurity, red teams emphasize adversary simulation, whereas penetration testers focus on vulnerability identification.

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AI Safety Expert - Red Teaming

Mercor

New York, NY • Remote

$20 - $22/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

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: AI Safety Experts — English & Odia
Type: Contract
Compensation: $20–$22/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Apply structure by following taxonomies, benchmarks, and playbooks to maintain consistent testing.
  • Document reproducibly to produce reports, datasets, and attack cases for customer action.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Fluent Language Skills Required: English & Odia.
  • Prior red teaming experience in AI adversarial work, cybersecurity, or socio-technical probing.
  • Strong communication skills to explain risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred

  • Experience in Adversarial ML, Cybersecurity, or Socio-technical risk.
  • Skills in Creative probing such as psychology, acting, or writing for unconventional adversarial thinking.

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: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.