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Cyber Security Engineer

micro1

LocationRemote
SeniorityUnspecified
Companymicro1
Verification agingOct 20
Compensation

$62k-$208k

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Requirements and working style

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Schedule

flexible

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What this posting tells you

Remote contractor role, approximately 15 hours per week, with flexible hours and days. Work includes security assessments, vulnerability remediation, code changes, refactoring, and performance optimization to support AI training. Compensation is output-based and paid per qualifying task; no pay rate or range is stated. Applicants should be ready to start soon after onboarding.

Role lane

Accounting, Backend, Customer success, Frontend, Operations, Product, QA and testing, Security, Software

Where you can work

Eligible countries are not stated.

Working hours

Timezone overlap is not stated.

Arrangement

Unspecified · Contract

Required signals
CybersecurityVulnerability assessmentSecurity auditingPenetration testingDebugging and bug fixingBackend developmentCode refactoringPerformance optimizationAt least one of Python, Java, Rust, Go, C++, or TypeScript
Preferred signals
Experience with AI-related or data-driven projectsSecure software development lifecycle familiarityModern threat landscape familiarity
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  • Required timezone overlap is not stated
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Skills and signals
CybersecurityVulnerability assessmentSecurity auditingPenetration testingDebugging and bug fixingBackend developmentCode refactoringPerformance optimizationAt least one of Python, Java, Rust, Go, C++, or TypeScriptExperience with AI-related or data-driven projectsSecure software development lifecycle familiarityModern threat landscape familiarityRemote
Job description

Cyber Security Engineer at micro1

Job Type: Contractor (~15 hrs a week)

Location: Remote

Schedule: Flexible, you pick the hours and days (including weekends if desired)

micro1 is 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.

What we're looking for

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.

Preferred qualifications

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.

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.

Company context

Working remotely at micro1

micro1 builds human-expertise data and evaluation infrastructure for AI models and agents. It recruits core-team employees and domain experts for AI training projects.

Headquarters
San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
Founded
2022
Remote policy

Expert opportunities are remote and can be flexible. International applicants are considered, subject to country exclusions and each project's requirements. Core-team work arrangements vary by opening; check the individual posting.

Application process

Apply through the official posting. Expert applicants complete an AI interview and skills certification, followed by project selection and onboarding. Certification does not guarantee a project or immediate work.

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