SecOps Expert - Remote

YO AI Labs; New York (NY); Remote; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to support AI training tasks by building and reviewing backend features and deterministic evaluation systems.

You will focus on performance optimization, secure coding practices, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams in a remote, contractor role (~15 hrs/week) with flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Extensive backend experience with Python/Java/Rust/C++/TypeScript.
• Strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• Experience with debugging, testing, performance optimization, and code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review backend features, APIs, and scalable services.
• Identify and resolve bugs, performance issues, and code quality problems.
• Refactor and optimize existing codebases.
• Create challenging coding tasks and deterministic evaluation criteria.
• Apply secure coding practices and conduct security-focused reviews.
• Provide clear technical feedback and documentation.

Skills

Python

Java

Rust

C++

TypeScript

Algorithms

Debugging

Testing

Security

Tools

Git

Docker

CI/CD

Job description

Role Title: Backend Software Engineer — AI Training
Role Type: Contractor (~15 hrs/week)
Location: Remote
Schedule: Flexible

Required Skills

Python 3 | Java | Rust | C++ | TypeScript | Algorithms & Data Structures | Bug Fixing | Feature Implementation | Codebase Refactoring | Performance Optimization | Automated Testing | Pentesting | Security Auditing | Cybersecurity

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced Backend Software Engineers to support AI training through challenging coding tasks and reliable evaluation systems. You will use your software engineering expertise to create, review, and solve realistic programming problems involving feature development, debugging, performance optimization, and secure coding.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review backend features, APIs, and scalable services.
• Identify and resolve bugs, performance issues, and code quality problems.
• Refactor and optimize existing codebases.
• Create challenging coding tasks and deterministic evaluation criteria.
• Apply secure coding practices and conduct security-focused reviews.
• Provide clear technical feedback and documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong backend development experience with Python, Java, Rust, C++, TypeScript, or similar languages.
• Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles.
• Experience with debugging, testing, performance optimization, and code reviews.
• Experience with cybersecurity, pentesting, vulnerability assessment, or security audits is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.