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Application Security Engineer (AppSec)
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WorldwideremotePosted today
Skill Required
Application-Security-EngineerAppSec-EngineerApplication-Security-AnalystApplication-Security-SpecialistApplication-Security-EngineeringAppSec-EngineeringSecurity-EngineerSecurity EngineerApplication DevelopersecurityPenetration TestingData StructuresOWASPCybersecurityTypeScriptanalyticaldebuggingNode.jsbuildingTestNGPythonC++Design PatternsJavaRustAPIsandGoAIContract
Key highlights
- Compensation is output-based (paid per task)
- Remote / Flexible schedule
- Contractor (~15 hrs a week)
- Strong backend experience in Java, Node.js, Go, Rust, Typescript, Python, or C++
Role overview
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
- Create realistic, interesting and challenging coding tasks for AI to solve involving feature implementation and bug fixes
- Implement deterministic verifiers that accept reasonable valid solutions and reject everything else
Requirements
- Strong backend experience in Java, Node.js, Go, Rust, Typescript, Python, C++ or similar
- A track record building scalable services and APIs
- Comfort with debugging, performance work and automated testing
- Solid code review instincts
Nice to have
- A cybersecurity or SecOps background — secure coding, appsec, pentesting, vulnerability assessment, OWASP/CWE, or security-focused reviews
- Proven experience in backend development, with a track record of delivering high-quality and performant projects
- Background in cybersecurity, such as penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, or security code reviews
- Demonstrated success in identifying and resolving software bugs and system bottlenecks
- Experience with codebase refactoring and implementing complex features in large-scale applications
- Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and foundational computer science concepts
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills
Additional details
- Job Type: Contractor (~15 hrs a week)
- Location: Remote
- Schedule: Flexible, you pick the hours and days (including weekends if desired)
- A note on the process: our interview and assessment stages are designed to see how you think, so we ask that you complete them without outside assistance. The same applies once you're on the project — the value of the work comes from your own judgment.
- Process: Apply to the role, filling out the screening questions; Complete AI Interview (approx. 30 minutes); Technical Assessment (Tentative); Hiring Manager review
- Compensation Structure: Compensation is output-based; experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete work may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply. Experts must submit a minimum of tasks per week.
- Start Timeline & Availability: We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts ready to jump in right away. If selected, we expect you to start your first tasks within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding.
- Originally posted on Himalayas