Cyber Security Engineer - Remote

YO AI Labs; New York (NY); Remote; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking experienced Cyber Security Engineers to support an AI training project through software development, security assessment, and technical evaluation. You will analyze code, identify vulnerabilities, implement features, and improve the security and performance of software systems.

The role emphasizes security-focused development and collaboration with backend teams, with a remote, flexible schedule and approximately 15 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Proficient in one or more listed programming languages with strong debugging and feature development skills.
• Experience debugging, code refactoring, and security-focused code reviews.
• Hands-on cybersecurity experience including penetration testing and security audits.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, software security, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, debug, and resolve software bugs and security vulnerabilities.
• Implement and enhance features using Python, Java, Rust, C++, TypeScript, or similar languages.
• Refactor codebases to improve security, maintainability, and performance.
• Conduct penetration testing, security audits, and vulnerability assessments.
• Support backend development and application performance optimization.
• Document technical findings and provide structured feedback.

Skills

Python

Java

Rust

C++

TypeScript

Algorithms

Bug Fixing

Feature Implementation

Codebase Refactoring

Performance Optimization

Penetration Testing

Security Auditing

Cybersecurity

Job description

Role Title: Cyber Security Engineer
Role Type: Contractor (~15 hrs/week)
Location: Remote
Schedule: Flexible

Required Skills

Python 3 | Java | Rust | C++ | TypeScript | Algorithms | Bug Fixing | Feature Implementation | Codebase Refactoring | Performance Optimization | Penetration Testing | Security Auditing | Cybersecurity

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced Cyber Security Engineers to support an AI training project through software development, security assessment, and technical evaluation. You will analyze code, identify vulnerabilities, implement features, and improve the security and performance of software systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, debug, and resolve software bugs and security vulnerabilities.
• Implement and enhance features using Python, Java, Rust, C++, TypeScript, or similar languages.
• Refactor codebases to improve security, maintainability, and performance.
• Conduct penetration testing, security audits, and vulnerability assessments.
• Support backend development and application performance optimization.
• Document technical findings and provide structured feedback.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with one or more listed programming languages.
• Proven experience in debugging, feature development, and codebase refactoring.
• Hands-on cybersecurity experience, including penetration testing and security audits.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, software security, and performance optimization.
• Excellent analytical and technical communication skills.
• Familiarity with secure software development practices is preferred.