micro1

Application Security Engineer (AppSec)

Remote remote Mid $30 - $100
remote Mid level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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About the role

Job Type: Contractor (~15 hrs a week)
Location: Remote
Schedule: Flexible, you pick the hours and days (including weekends if desired)
Job Summary: 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.
You'll create realistic, interesting and challenging coding tasks for AI to solve involving feature implementation and bug fixes, and implement deterministic verifiers that accept reasonable valid solutions and reject everything else.
What we're looking for

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

A cybersecurity or SecOps background is a big plus — secure coding, appsec, pentesting, vulnerability assessment, OWASP/CWE, or security-focused reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

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.
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Technology & IT Javascript Python Remote Collaboration Application Security Mid level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Application Security Engineer (AppSec) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at micro1?
  3. Which of Javascript, Python and Remote Collaboration have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Javascript, Python and Remote Collaboration.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Application Security Engineer (AppSec) role because I can bring practical experience in Javascript, Python and Remote Collaboration, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes micro1 needs from this hire.

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