Security Engineer (Cryptanalysis / Reverse Engineering)

This role focuses on evaluating how AI models handle expert-level security problems. It is research and assessment work, not production engineering.

You will create realistic security scenarios, write reference solutions and grading rubrics, assess AI-generated answers, and explain your feedback clearly.

• Design technical problem sets focused on cryptanalysis and reverse engineering.
• Write expert reference solutions and rubrics based on security best practices.
• Rate AI-generated outputs for correctness, depth, and sound technical judgment.
• Provide structured feedback and clear explanations to support model improvement.

What it pays and takes

This is a remote, part-time contractor role for experienced security professionals. You should be able to work independently and asynchronously.

• Pay: $135 per hour.
• Time: 20 or more hours per week.
• Work setup: Fully remote and asynchronous.
• Location: Open to candidates in the countries listed for this role.
• Language: Fluent English.
• Experience: Currently or recently active in security, with hands-on cryptanalysis or reverse engineering experience.
• Professional background: 6 to 10 years of relevant experience.
• Education: A bachelor's degree in a related field is required; a master's degree is strongly preferred.
• Communication: Strong written skills for technical explanations and structured feedback.
• Helpful experience: Security research publications, open-source contributions, recognized security work, peer review, code review, grading, editing, reverse engineering, cryptanalysis, or CTFs.

How it works

Apply on OpenTrain with your resume, then complete the application on the hiring site.

About AI training work

AI training work uses human judgment to help improve artificial intelligence systems. OpenTrain is a platform where people find these projects, build a profile, and apply to work that matches their skills.