Remote Vulnerability Researcher – Full‑Time
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About the role
We are seeking a Remote Vulnerability Researcher to join a leading technology organization. The role focuses on deep technical analysis of software to uncover and assess security weaknesses across a wide range of systems and applications.
Key responsibilities
- Perform static and dynamic analysis of codebases and infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities.
- Develop proof‑of‑concept exploits to validate findings and evaluate impact.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to triage, prioritize, and remediate security issues.
- Research emerging threats, zero‑day exploits, and novel attack vectors.
- Document technical findings, risk assessments, and mitigation recommendations.
Required profile
- Strong background in software security and vulnerability research.
- Experience with reverse engineering and exploit development.
- Ability to produce clear technical reports for diverse stakeholders.
Required skills
- Proficiency in C, C++, Python, and Go.
- Hands‑on experience with IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja.
- Familiarity with fuzzing tools such as AFL, LibFuzzer, and Honggfuzz.
What we offer
- Competitive salary range $240K‑$400K per year.
- Fully remote work from anywhere.
- Opportunity to influence security posture at a global technology leader.
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