Cyber Security Engineer - Vulnerability Assessment

About the Role : 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. Schedule : Flexible and autonomous, you pick the hours and days (including weekends if desired). 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 - Hiring Manager review