Application Security Analyst

Application Security Analyst (AI Training) About The Role We 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: Alignerr Type: Hourly Contract Location: Remote Commitment: 10-40 hours/week What You'll Do Review and analyze real-world application security scenarios spanning code, APIs, and system behavior Classify vulnerabilities including authentication flaws, injection risks, access control issues, and business logic weaknesses Evaluate secure coding practices and assess the quality of remediation strategies Create and validate security-focused reasoning datasets that teach AI how to accurately assess application risk Provide structured, expert-level written analysis that AI systems can learn from Who You Are 2+ years of hands-on experience in application, product, or software security Solid understanding of the OWASP Top 10 and common vulnerabilities found in production systems Able to distinguish genuine exploitability from theoretical or low-impact risk Strong written communication skills with the ability to reason through security problems clearly and systematically Self-directed and comfortable working asynchronously on task-based assignments Nice to Have Experience in penetration testing, secure code review, or bug bounty programs Familiarity with threat modeling frameworks or security design patterns Background in cloud-native, API-first, or microservices environments Prior experience working with AI or data labeling workflows Why Join Us Work directly on frontier AI systems alongside top research labs Fully remote and flexible - work on your own schedule Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration Make a meaningful impact on how AI understands and reasons about cybersecurity Potential for ongoing work and contract extension #J-18808-Ljbffr