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AI Safety Evaluation Specialist at Mercor
posted 1 year agoAI 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.