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Cyber Security Engineer
Contribute cybersecurity and software engineering expertise to a customer project focused on training next-generation AI systems. Analyze and resolve software bugs and vulnerabilities, implement features, refactor legacy code, perform security assessments and penetration testing, optimize backend applications, and provide technical insights for AI training datasets.
Salary
USD30 - USD100 / hour
Department
Cybersecurity & AI Training
Experience
Proven experience in cybersecurity, penetration testing, security auditing, vulnerability assessment, debugging, and backend software development
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Role fit snapshot
- Engagement
- Remote contractor | micro1 application platform
- Experience
- Recorded experience: Proven experience in cybersecurity, penetration testing, security auditing, vulnerability assessment, debugging, and backend software development
- Core expertise
- Cybersecurity & AI Training | Python3 | Java | Rust
- Named tools
- TypeScript
- Geographic eligibility
- Not specified beyond Remote
- Listing dates
- Posted 2026-09-23 | Valid through 2026-10-23
- Compensation
- Recorded compensation: $30-$100/hourOutput-based compensation is also recorded in the listing.
Responsibilities
- Analyze, debug, and resolve software bugs and vulnerabilities across diverse codebases.
- Implement new features and enhance existing functionality using Python3, Java, Rust, Go, C++, or TypeScript.
- Refactor legacy code to improve maintainability, security, and performance.
- Perform codebase audits, penetration testing, and other security assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
- Contribute to backend development and optimize application performance for scalability and security.
- Document findings, suggest improvements, and provide real-world technical insights to improve AI training datasets.
Skills
Python3JavaRustGoC++TypeScriptAlgorithmsBug FixingFeature ImplementationCodebase RefactoringPerformance OptimizationBackend DevelopmentPenetration TestingSecurity AuditCybersecurityVulnerability AssessmentSecurity AssessmentSecure Software DevelopmentThreat AnalysisAI Training
Requirements
- Expertise in one or more of Python3, Java, Rust, Go, C++, or TypeScript.
- Proven experience in debugging, bug fixing, and backend development for complex systems.
- Strong cybersecurity background, including penetration testing, security auditing, and vulnerability assessment.
- Proficiency in algorithms, codebase refactoring, and software performance and security optimization.
- Ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly and concisely.
- Familiarity with secure software development lifecycles and modern threat landscapes.
- AI-related or data-driven project experience is a plus but not required.
Benefits
- Fully remote contractor opportunity.
- Approximately 15 hours per week.
- Flexible schedule with freedom to choose working hours and days.
- Headline compensation range of $30–$100 per hour.
- Output-based compensation with payment per task meeting project specifications.
- Opportunity to contribute cybersecurity expertise to next-generation AI training systems.
- No prior AI experience required.
- Roles typically filled within 48 hours with immediate-start opportunities.
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