Remote Vulnerability Researcher – $240K‑$400K
Quik Hire Staffing
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About the role
We are seeking a Remote Vulnerability Researcher to join a global technology leader. In this full‑time position you will conduct deep technical analysis of software, uncovering security flaws and helping to protect critical systems.
Key responsibilities
- Perform static and dynamic analysis of codebases and infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities.
- Develop proof‑of‑concept exploits to validate findings and assess impact.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to triage, prioritize, and remediate security issues.
- Research emerging threats, zero‑day vulnerabilities, and novel attack vectors.
- Document technical findings, risk assessments, and mitigation recommendations.
Required profile
- Strong programming experience in C, C++, Python, or Go.
- Hands‑on expertise with reverse‑engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja.
- Proficiency using fuzzing frameworks like AFL, LibFuzzer, or Honggfuzz.
- Deep understanding of memory‑corruption techniques, buffer overflows, race conditions, and injection flaws.
- Familiarity with operating‑system internals, network protocols, and secure development lifecycle practices.
Required skills
- C
- C++
- Python
- Go
- IDA Pro
- Ghidra
- Binary Ninja
- AFL
- LibFuzzer
- Honggfuzz
What we offer
- Competitive salary range $240K‑$400K per year.
- Fully remote work from anywhere.
- Opportunity to influence security posture of a leading tech organization.
- Collaboration with cross‑functional teams on cutting‑edge security challenges.
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