Remote Vulnerability Researcher – Full-Time
Quik Hire Staffing
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About the role
We are seeking a skilled Vulnerability Researcher to join a global technology leader on a full‑time remote basis. You will conduct deep technical analysis of software and systems to uncover security weaknesses and help protect critical infrastructure.
Key responsibilities
- Perform static and dynamic analysis of codebases and infrastructure to detect 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 exploits, and novel attack vectors.
- Document technical details, risk assessments, and mitigation recommendations.
Required profile
- Strong programming background in C, C++, Python or Go.
- Hands‑on experience with reverse‑engineering tools and fuzzing frameworks.
- Deep understanding of memory corruption, buffer overflows, race conditions and injection flaws.
- Ability to produce clear technical reports for diverse stakeholders.
Required skills
- Proficiency with IDA Pro, Ghidra or Binary Ninja for reverse engineering.
- Experience using fuzzing tools such as AFL, LibFuzzer or Honggfuzz.
- Knowledge of operating system internals, network protocols and secure coding practices.
What we offer
- Competitive salary ranging from $240K to $400K per year.
- Fully remote work from anywhere.
- Opportunity to influence security posture of a leading technology organization.
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