๐ Backend Security Engineer | Remote | $30–$100/Hour | Remote Openings 300
๐ Backend Security Engineer | Remote | $30–$100/Hour | 300 Openings
Posted by micro1
micro1 is hiring Backend Security Engineers to help train next-generation AI systems. This remote contractor opportunity is suitable for experienced backend developers and cybersecurity professionals with expertise in secure coding, debugging, software development, and security testing.
๐ผ Job Details
๐ข Company: micro1
๐ป Position: Backend Security Engineer
๐ Job Type: Contractor
๐ Location: Remote
๐ฅ Openings: 300
๐ฐ Pay: $30–$100/hour
⏰ Workload: Approximately 15 hours/week
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Schedule: Flexible — choose your own hours and days
๐ค AI Experience: Not required
๐ต Refer & Earn: $1,000
๐ Job Summary
In this role, you'll apply your backend development and cybersecurity expertise to help train next-generation AI systems.
You will create realistic and challenging coding tasks for AI systems, including feature implementation and bug-fixing tasks. You will also develop deterministic verifiers that accept reasonable valid solutions and reject invalid ones.
No previous AI experience is required. Your technical and cybersecurity expertise is what matters.
๐ ️ Key Responsibilities
๐ป Create challenging backend coding tasks for AI systems
๐ Develop bug-fixing and feature-implementation challenges
๐ Build deterministic verifiers for coding solutions
๐ Apply cybersecurity and secure-coding knowledge
๐งช Work with automated testing and debugging
๐ Identify and address performance issues
๐ Refactor existing codebases
๐ก️ Apply security-focused development practices
๐จ๐ป Review code and evaluate technical solutions
๐งฐ Required Skills
Python 3
Java
Rust
C++
TypeScript
Node.js
Go
Algorithms and data structures
Bug fixing
Feature implementation
Codebase refactoring
Performance optimization
Penetration testing
Security auditing
Backend development
๐ฏ What micro1 Is Looking For
Strong backend development experience
Experience building scalable services and APIs
Experience with debugging and performance optimization
Knowledge of automated testing
Strong code review skills
Cybersecurity or SecOps background
Knowledge of secure coding and application security
Experience with penetration testing or vulnerability assessment
Familiarity with OWASP/CWE or security-focused reviews
๐ Preferred Qualifications
Proven backend development experience
Experience delivering high-quality and performant software projects
Cybersecurity background
Penetration testing experience
Vulnerability assessment experience
Security code review experience
Experience identifying and fixing software bugs
Experience resolving system bottlenecks
Experience refactoring large-scale codebases
Experience implementing complex features
Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong technical communication
๐ Application & Interview Process
๐ Apply to the role and complete the screening questions
๐ค Complete the AI Interview — approximately 30 minutes
๐ป Complete the Technical Assessment if required
๐ Hiring Manager review
⚠️ Important: micro1 states that interview and assessment stages should be completed without outside assistance. The same applies to project work.
๐ฐ Compensation Structure
Compensation is output-based. Experts are paid per task that meets the project's specifications.
Payment is based on completed qualifying tasks
Time required may vary depending on experience and workflow
Minimum submission requirements apply
Experts must submit a minimum number of tasks per week
๐ Start Timeline
micro1 states that roles are typically filled within 48 hours.
If selected, experts are expected to start their first tasks within 24–48 hours after completing onboarding.
๐ Flexible Remote Work
This is a remote contractor opportunity requiring approximately 15 hours per week.
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