Senior Security Researcher
$139,600–$225,775 year
On-site · Santa Clara, California, United States
Job Summary
Senior Security Researcher focused on vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and exploit development; leverage AI/ML models to automate and scale bug hunting across Web, OS & Kernel, Software Supply Chain, OT/IoT, and Browser Security; design and deploy AI-guided fuzzers and autonomous agentic workflows for vulnerability discovery, PoC validation, patch validation, and defensive security research; publish research and contribute to responsible disclosure of vulnerabilities (CVEs); involvement in bug bounties and a public track record of security research is valued; collaboration across teams to advance cyber defense and security tooling, with a mix of in-person collaboration and flexibility as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 3+ years of experience in offensive security, vulnerability research, or a similar role
- Demonstrated experience in one or more of reverse engineering, fuzzing, exploit development, or vulnerability root-cause analysis
- Familiarity with penetration testing tools and methodologies, with emphasis on vulnerability discovery, exploitability assessment, and validation
- Strong knowledge of modern operating systems, network protocols, and application security
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