Application Security Analyst
About this role
About the Role You know how software actually breaks in production. You can tell the difference between a theoretical vulnerability and a genuine exploit path. Now, put that instinct to work on one of the most impactful problems in tech: teaching AI to think like a security expert. At Alignerr, we partner with the world's leading AI research teams and labs to build cutting-edge AI models. We're looking for experienced application security professionals to help AI systems learn how to assess, prioritize, and remediate real-world software risk — accurately and at scale. - Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Analyze realistic application security scenarios spanning code, APIs, and system behavior - Classify and evaluate vulnerabilities including authentication flaws, injection risks, and business logic issues - Assess secure coding practices and the quality of proposed remediation strategies - Create and validate security-focused reasoning datasets that train AI to think critically about software risk - Provide structured, expert-level written analysis that helps AI models distinguish genuine exploitability from noise Who You Are - 2+ years of hands-on experience in application, product, or software security - Solid familiarity with the OWASP Top 10 and common vulnerabilities found in production systems - Able to assess real-world exploitability rather than just theoretical risk surface - Strong written communication skills — you can explain complex security reasoning clearly and concisely - Self-directed and comfortable working asynchronously on task-based assignments Nice to Have - Experience with penetration testing, bug bounty programs, or secure code review - Background in security engineering, DevSecOps, or product security - Familiarity with AI training workflows or data annotation 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 - Your expertise shapes how AI understands and reasons about cybersecurity — a meaningful, lasting contribution - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
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