Application Security Analyst

About the role

As an Application Security Analyst focused on AI training, you will evaluate realistic security scenarios to help advanced AI models learn how to assess and prioritize application risk. Your work will directly influence the next generation of AI security intelligence while protecting real‑world software.

Key responsibilities

• Review and analyze real‑world application security scenarios across code, APIs, and system behavior.
• Classify vulnerabilities such as authentication flaws, injection risks, and business‑logic weaknesses.
• Evaluate secure coding practices and assess the quality of proposed remediation strategies.
• Create and validate security‑focused reasoning datasets that teach AI to accurately assess application risk.
• Distinguish genuine exploitability from theoretical risk and document reasoning clearly.

Required profile

• 2+ years of experience in application, product, or software security roles.
• Strong familiarity with the OWASP Top 10 and common production vulnerabilities.
• Ability to think like an attacker and identify truly exploitable issues.
• Excellent written communication skills for clear security reasoning.
• Self‑motivated and comfortable working independently on task‑based assignments.

Required skills

• OWASP Top 10 knowledge
• Vulnerability analysis and classification
• Secure coding practice evaluation
• Penetration testing
• Bug bounty program experience
• Secure code review
• Web, mobile, and API security expertise

What we offer

• Work on cutting‑edge AI projects with top‑tier research labs.
• Fully remote, flexible schedule (10–40 hours/week).
• Freelance autonomy, variety, and global collaboration.
• High‑impact application of security expertise.
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension.