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Application Security Engineer (Remote) | $30–$100/Hour | Project-Based / Contractor

This remote Application Security Engineer job is open to backend-focused engineers with a security background who want flexible, project-based work. The contractor role involves designing coding tasks and verification logic used to train AI systems, with no prior AI experience required.

Project Details

This project is designed for experienced backend developers — particularly those with exposure to cybersecurity, penetration testing, or secure code review — who can create realistic coding challenges and build deterministic checks to validate solutions. The work draws on skills in languages such as Java, Python, Go, Rust, TypeScript, and C++, along with a solid grasp of algorithms, debugging, and performance optimization.

This is a contractor position performed fully remotely, with an estimated 15 hours per week on a flexible schedule, including weekends if preferred. Specific country eligibility, duration, and hour requirements may vary, so applicants should confirm these details during onboarding. Explore more remote WFA jobs for additional work-from-anywhere opportunities.

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Job Information

  • Responsibilities: Design realistic and challenging coding tasks involving feature implementation and bug fixes, then build deterministic verifiers that correctly accept valid solutions and reject invalid ones.
  • Qualifications: Strong backend development background with a track record of building scalable services and APIs; solid debugging, testing, and code review skills.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python, Java, Rust, TypeScript, C++, or similar languages; familiarity with algorithms, data structures, and core computer science fundamentals; cybersecurity knowledge (AppSec, pentesting, vulnerability assessment, OWASP/CWE) strongly preferred.
  • Language and Schedule: Flexible schedule set by the contractor, including weekend availability; English proficiency expected for task documentation and reviews.
  • Contract Type: Project-based contractor role, output-driven compensation.

Compensation

Pay ranges from $30–$100 per hour depending on experience and task complexity, with 300 openings available. Compensation is output-based, meaning contractors are paid per completed task meeting project specifications, and a minimum weekly task submission applies. Applicants should confirm exact payment cycle and method details during the application process.

Who Should Apply

This Application Security Engineer Remote opportunity suits backend engineers who enjoy building and testing software systems and who bring a security-minded approach to code review and vulnerability analysis. Strong analytical thinking, clear technical communication, and independent judgment are important, since the work is evaluated without outside assistance.

Prior experience with AI evaluation, data annotation, RLHF, or rubric-based grading is a plus but not required for this role. Professionals exploring AI Training Jobs can also review related opportunities available through RemoteWFAJobs.

How to Apply

  1. Review the responsibilities, qualifications, and technical requirements listed above.
  2. Prepare examples of relevant backend development and, if applicable, security-related experience.
  3. Submit your application via APPLY HERE and confirm further details such as schedule and payment terms during the hiring process.

FAQ

Is previous cybersecurity experience required?

It's not strictly required, but a background in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, or secure code review is considered a strong advantage for this role.

Is a degree necessary?

No specific degree is mentioned; the focus is on demonstrated backend development skills and, ideally, practical security experience.

How many openings are available?

There are 300 openings available for this project.

Closing

This remote, project-based Application Security Engineer role offers flexible hours and competitive per-task pay for backend developers with a security-focused skill set. For more opportunities, browse RemoteWFAJobs remote positions and explore the available AI Training Jobs.

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