Cyber Security Engineer | Remote - Contract

October 27, 2026

About the position

We are selecting Cyber Security Engineers to contribute technical expertise to a dynamic customer project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Responsibilities

Analyze, debug, and resolve software bugs and vulnerabilities across diverse codebases.
Implement new features and enhance existing functionality in projects 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 insights to improve AI training datasets.

Requirements

Python3
JAVA
Rust
Algorithms
Basics C++
Typescript
bug fixing
feature implementation
codebase refactoring
performance optimization
pentesting
Security audit
cybersecurity

Nice-to-haves

Expertise in one or more languages: Python3, Java, Rust, Go, C++, or TypeScript.
Proven experience in debugging, bug fixing, and backend development for complex systems.
Strong background in cybersecurity practices, including pentesting, security audit, and vulnerability assessment.
Proficiency in algorithms, codebase refactoring, and optimizing software for performance and security.
Ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly and concisely.
Familiarity with secure software development lifecycles and modern threat landscapes.
Experience contributing to AI-related or data-driven projects is a plus, but not required.

Benefits

Compensation is output-based; experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications.

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