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Cybersecurity Research Expert, Offensive Security & Vulnerability Research

  • Pay: $200 to $250 / hour
  • Contract: Part time
  • Who can apply: Open worldwide
  • Posted Aug 4, 2026

In short

Do you want to test cutting-edge AI systems in offensive security and vulnerability research? Simply Remotely brings you a part-time remote mission through Mercor paying 200 to 250 USD per hour, perfectly suited for skilled experts worldwide.

What you will do

  • Assess AI-generated analyses of complex cybersecurity scenarios and exploit reports.
  • Check technical writeups for correctness and mitigation quality.
  • Validate vulnerability root-cause analysis across various environments.
  • Give structured feedback on security reasoning and defensive recommendations.

What you need to apply

  • Strong background in offensive security research and technical contributions.
  • Experience with reverse engineering tools like IDA Pro or Ghidra.
  • Programming skills in languages such as C/C++, Rust, or Python.
  • Understanding of exploit development and binary analysis.

Who can apply

This position is open worldwide with no country restrictions stated. You can apply from anywhere.

My tip

At Simply Remotely, we recommend highlighting your recognized bug bounty findings or CTF achievements directly in your application to stand out.

Originally published on Mercor

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