Application Security Analyst

Application Security Analyst (AI Training)About The RoleWe partner with the world's leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models — and we need people who truly understand how software breaks in the real world.As an Application Security Analyst, you'll work on realistic, production-grade security scenarios to help AI systems learn how to assess, prioritize, and remediate application risk the way an expert would. Your hands-on experience with real vulnerabilities is exactly what's needed to make AI smarter and safer.Organization: AlignerrType: Hourly ContractLocation: RemoteCommitment: 10–40 hours/weekWhat You'll DoReview and analyze real-world application security scenarios spanning code, APIs, and system behaviorClassify vulnerabilities including authentication flaws, injection risks, access control issues, and business logic weaknessesEvaluate secure coding practices and assess the quality of remediation strategiesCreate and validate security-focused reasoning datasets that teach AI how to accurately assess application riskProvide structured, expert-level written analysis that AI systems can learn fromWho You Are2+ years of hands-on experience in application, product, or software securitySolid understanding of the OWASP Top 10 and common vulnerabilities found in production systemsAble to distinguish genuine exploitability from theoretical or low-impact riskStrong written communication skills with the ability to reason through security problems clearly and systematicallySelf-directed and comfortable working asynchronously on task-based assignmentsNice to HaveExperience in penetration testing, secure code review, or bug bounty programsFamiliarity with threat modeling frameworks or security design patternsBackground in cloud-native, API-first, or microservices environmentsPrior experience working with AI or data labeling workflowsWhy Join UsWork directly on frontier AI systems alongside top research labsFully remote and flexible — work on your own scheduleFreelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaborationMake a meaningful impact on how AI understands and reasons about cybersecurityPotential for ongoing work and contract extension