AI Safety Specialist – Remote in Toronto

AI Safety Specialist – Remote in Toronto

Toronto Full-Time 22 - 22 $ / hour (est.) Remote
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Red team AI models to identify vulnerabilities and document findings.
  • Company: Join a leading AI research lab backed by top investors.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, fully remote work, and flexible hours.
  • Other info: Quick application process with daily reviews of submissions.
  • Why this job: Make an impact in AI safety while working from anywhere.
  • Qualifications: Fluent in English & Marathi with strong attention to detail.

The predicted salary is between 22 - 22 $ per hour.

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 β€” English & Marathi

Type: Contract

Compensation: $16–$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 by producing reports, datasets, and attack cases for customer action.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Fluent Language Skills Required: English & Marathi. Native fluency in English and Marathi is required.
  • Strong judgment about language and content accuracy.
  • Rigorous attention to subtle errors and inconsistencies.
  • Structured approach to guidelines and quality standards.
  • Clear communication with technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Adaptability across projects, task types, and customers.

Preferred

  • Adversarial ML: jailbreak datasets, prompt injection, RLHF/DPO attacks, model extraction.
  • Cybersecurity: penetration testing, exploit development, reverse engineering.
  • Socio-technical risk: harassment/disinfo probing, abuse analysis, conversational AI testing.
  • Creative probing: psychology, acting, 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.

AI Safety Specialist – Remote in Toronto employer: Mercor

Mercor is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, connecting top-tier talent with leading AI research labs. With the flexibility of remote work, employees enjoy a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and collaboration across diverse teams. The competitive compensation and the opportunity to engage in high-impact projects make Mercor a rewarding place for legal experts looking to make a meaningful contribution.

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Contact Details:

Mercor Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace AI Safety Specialist – Remote in Toronto

Fluent Language Skills in English and Marathi
Judgment about Language and Content Accuracy
Attention to Detail
Structured Approach to Guidelines and Quality Standards
Clear Communication with Technical and Non-Technical Audiences
Adaptability across Projects and Task Types
Adversarial Machine Learning