Cybersecurity Labeling Expert @ Mercor

Pay for this job is USD $100-$150 per hour, which is approx AUD $140-$210. It will be subject to exchange rates.

More about the Cybersecurity Labeling Expert role at Mercor

Cyberattacks cause billions in damages annually — ransomware cripples hospitals, data exfiltration exposes millions. As a Cybersecurity Labeling Expert, you'll be on the front lines of AI safety: reviewing real-world conversations flagged as potentially malicious and determining whether they represent genuine threats. Your judgments directly train the systems that keep AI out of the hands of bad actors.

What you'll do

Analyze Flagged AI Conversations — Ranging From Plain Text To Code-heavy Exchanges — And Apply Your Security Expertise To Assess Intent And Harm Across Four Domains

• Scaled data exfiltration
• Ransomware
• Worms / self-replicating code
• Local & remote exploits

Some conversations may involve POC exploit development; your expertise will determine what crosses the line.

Why it matters

The difference between a security researcher and a threat actor often comes down to context, specificity, and intent — exactly what automated systems struggle to detect. Your ground-truth labels directly improve the classifiers that decide what AI will and won't help with.

What we're looking for

• Hands-on offensive security background: red team, malware analysis, pen testing, or exploit research
• Ability to read between the lines — distinguishing legitimate security work from genuine attack intent
• Comfort interpreting code-heavy conversations
• Tier 2–3 experience: Masters / early-career through Senior / Principal

You're a strong fit if you've done red team consulting, threat intelligence analysis, vulnerability research, or AI safety labeling where nuanced judgment under ambiguity is routine.

Logistics

• ~2–3 week engagement, remote
• Minimum commitment: at least 20 hours per week — this is a firm floor, not a target. Candidates who cannot commit to 20+ hours per week will not be considered.
• Requires access to a secure review interface and ability to handle PII
• Compensation: $100–$150/hr depending on experience tier

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

🟢 Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢

Key Responsibilities

• 📊 Analyzing flagged conversations
• ⚠️ Determining threat levels
• 🔧 Improving AI classifiers

Key Strengths

• 🛡️ Offensive security background
• 🔍 Analytical skills
• 💻 Code interpretation
• 🧠 Threat intelligence analysis
• 🔒 Vulnerability research
• ⚖️ AI safety labeling

Why Mercor is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with Mercor not with Hatch.