Application Security (AppSec) Engineer - AI Trainer

DataAnnotation seeks an Application Security (AppSec) Engineer - AI Trainer to help train AI security models; this fully remote contract position offers flexible scheduling and an hourly rate of $50–$100 USD, with potential bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Assess AI-generated cybersecurity content (threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, offensive security techniques) for real-world accuracy and relevance.
• Create and address security-focused technical challenges used to train AI systems.
• Produce clear technical explanations and security-related code.
• Deliver feedback that informs the next generation of AI security models.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years hands-on experience in cybersecurity roles 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; comfortable navigating and patching a codebase.
• Fluency in English at native or bilingual levels with strong written communication.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Cybersecurity certifications are a plus (for example OSCP, CRTO, GREM, GCFA, CEH, and similar).

Benefits

• Fully remote work from anywhere in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
• Flexible schedule to choose projects and work hours on your own computer from home.
• Competitive pay at $50 to $100 USD per hour, with potential higher bonus rates on select projects.
• Opportunity to influence the development of AI tools designed for cybersecurity.

Advantages of contracting with us

• Fully remote: work from anywhere in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
• Flexible schedule: select projects and set your own hours on your own equipment from home.
• Competitive pay: hourly rates between $50 and $100, with potential for higher bonuses on certain projects.
• Impact: contribute to the evolution of AI technologies designed for cybersecurity.

Note

• Payment is made via PayPal; this role is limited to residents of the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.