$62k-$208k
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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.
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Explore the remote job marketCyber 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.
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
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.
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.