Remote Vulnerability Researcher – Full‑Time
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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 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 vulnerabilities, and novel attack vectors.
- Document technical details, risk assessments, and mitigation recommendations.
Required profile
- Strong programming expertise in C, C++, Python, or Go.
- Hands‑on experience with reverse‑engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja.
- Familiarity with fuzzing frameworks like AFL, LibFuzzer, or Honggfuzz.
- Deep understanding of memory‑corruption bugs, race conditions, and injection flaws.
- Ability to produce clear technical reports for diverse stakeholders.
Required skills
- C
- C++
- Python
- Go
- IDA Pro
- Ghidra
- Binary Ninja
- AFL
- LibFuzzer
- Honggfuzz
What we offer
- Competitive salary ranging from $240K to $400K per year.
- Fully remote work‑from‑anywhere flexibility.
- Opportunity to influence security posture at a leading tech organization.
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