Cybersecurity Engineer

Canada
Remote
Posted Sep 24, 2026
1 position

US$30–US$100 / hour

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

The role involves analyzing and resolving software vulnerabilities while implementing new features across various programming languages. Additionally, the engineer will perform codebase audits, penetration testing, and contribute to backend development to optimize performance and security.

Job details

Cyber Security Engineer [$30 - $100/hour] Role Responsibilities Analyze, debug, and resolve software bugs and vulnerabilities across diverse codebases Implement new features and enhance existing functionality in projects using Python3, Java, Rust, Go, C++, or TypeScript Refactor legacy code to improve maintainability, security, and performance Perform codebase audits, penetration testing, and other security assessments to identify and mitigate risks Contribute to backend development and optimize application performance for scalability and security Document findings, suggest improvements, and provide real-world insights to improve AI training datasets Good Candidature Expertise in one or more languages: Python3, Java, Rust, Go, C++, or TypeScript Proven experience in debugging, bug fixing, and backend development for complex systems Strong background in cybersecurity practices, including pentesting, security audit, and vulnerability assessment Proficiency in algorithms, codebase refactoring, and optimizing software for performance and security Ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly and concisely Familiarity with secure software development lifecycles and modern threat landscapes Experience contributing to AI-related or data-driven projects is a plus, but not required Compensation Structure Compensation is output-based; experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete work may vary depending on the expert s experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply. Experts must submit a minimum of tasks per week.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess expertise in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or Rust, along with a strong background in cybersecurity practices. Proven experience in debugging, backend development, and secure software development lifecycles is required.