About the role
Senior Software Engineer – Cybersecurity & Backend
Job Type: Contractor (~15 hrs/week) Location: Remote Schedule: Flexible
Required Skills
* Python 3, Java, Rust, TypeScript, C++ * Algorithms & Data Structures * Bug Fixing & Feature Implementation * Codebase Refactoring * Performance Optimization * Penetration Testing * Security Auditing
Job Summary
Work on challenging coding and security tasks designed to help train next-generation AI systems. You'll create realistic coding problems, implement features and bug fixes, and build deterministic verifiers to evaluate solutions.
What We're Looking For
* Strong backend development experience in Java, Node.js, Go, Rust, TypeScript, Python, C++, or similar * Experience building scalable services and APIs * Strong debugging, performance optimization, and automated testing skills * Solid code review and software engineering practices * Experience with cybersecurity, penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, or security audits * Familiarity with secure coding, AppSec, OWASP, and CWE is a plus
Responsibilities
* Develop and debug complex software * Implement new features and resolve software issues * Refactor and optimize existing codebases * Create realistic coding and security tasks * Develop reliable deterministic verification systems * Identify vulnerabilities and potential security risks * Apply strong algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles
Preferred Qualifications
* Proven backend development experience * Cybersecurity or security engineering background * Experience with penetration testing or security audits * Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and computer science fundamentals * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills
Originally posted on Himalayas