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AI Safety Evaluation Specialist at Mercor

posted 6 months ago
mercor.com Contractor remote: US, UK, CA 47-90/hr 533 views

AI Safety Evaluation Specialist | $47–90/hr | Remote: US, UK, CA

Join Mercor as an AI Safety Evaluation Specialist and play a vital role in shaping the future of safe AI systems. This flexible contractor position empowers you to contribute to frontier AI safety initiatives by producing high-quality human data and evaluating AI outputs for risks and compliance.

  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Annotate and assess AI outputs for safety criteria including bias, misinformation, and unsafe reasoning.
    • Apply harm taxonomies and guidelines with consistency, even in ambiguous scenarios.
    • Document your reasoning to enhance evaluation processes and guidelines.
    • Collaborate with a diverse team to support AI safety research and model improvements.
  • Ideal Candidate:
    • Experience in model evaluation, annotation, or applied research.
    • Keen ability to identify subtle risks and biases missed by automated systems.
    • Clear, structured reasoning and communication skills.
    • Comfortable in fast-paced, experimental environments.
  • Impact & Growth:
    • Your work will directly strengthen AI model safety and compliance.
    • Opportunity to influence guidelines and taxonomies for AI safety.
    • Gain hands-on experience in a rapidly growing, high-impact field.

Mercor connects top talent with leading AI labs and research organizations. Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to making AI systems safer, trustworthy, and aligned with human values.

How to apply for this role
  • Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
  • Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
  • Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.
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