DataAnnotation is seeking an Application Security (AppSec) Engineer - AI Trainer to evaluate and train AI security models. This remote, flexible contract role offers competitive pay and the chance to influence the development of AI cybersecurity capabilities from a base in Las Cruces, NM.

The position blends hands-on security work with AI-focused training, delivering impact through realistic threat analyses and secure coding guidance in a fully remote arrangement.

Job Details

Role: Application Security (AppSec) Engineer - AI Trainer
Company: DataAnnotation
Location: Las Cruces, NM (remote)
Job Type: Contract
Salary: USD 50 - 100 per hour
Experience: 2+ years

Responsibilities

Assess AI-generated cybersecurity content, including threat analyses, vulnerability assessments, and offensive security techniques, for real-world accuracy and validity.
Design and solve security-focused technical problems used to train AI systems.
Write clear technical explanations and security-relevant code.
Provide feedback that directly shapes the next generation of AI security models.

Requirements

2+ years of hands-on experience in a cybersecurity role such as penetration testing, red teaming, incident response, detection engineering, DFIR, malware analysis, threat intelligence, or related fields, including government or military cyber operations.
Some coding experience required; comfort navigating and patching a codebase is key.
Fluency in English (native or bilingual level) with strong writing skills.
A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Cybersecurity certifications are a plus (e.g., OSCP, CRTO, GREM, GCFA, CEH, and similar).

Benefits

Fully remote: work from anywhere in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Flexible schedule: choose which projects you take on and when you work, on your own computer, from home.
Competitive pay: projects are paid hourly at USD 50 to 100 per hour, with opportunities for higher bonus rates on certain projects.
Impact: help shape the future of AI technologies built for cybersecurity.

Advantages of Contracting with Us

Fully remote: work from anywhere in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Flexible schedule: choose which projects you take on and when you work, on your own computer, from your home.
Competitive pay: hourly rates of USD 50 to 100 with potential for higher bonus rates on select projects.
Impact: contribute to shaping AI technologies designed for cybersecurity.

Note

Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for money from you. This job is only available to residents of the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

Application Security (AppSec) Engineer - AI Trainer