Senior Security Research Engineer

Overview

Accountabilities

• Research, analyze, and investigate vulnerabilities, malware, and malicious patterns across web applications and systems
• Identify common attack vectors such as injection flaws, XSS, hijacking, and social engineering, and define mitigation strategies
• Contribute to the design and improvement of security tools, detection systems, and remediation workflows
• Collaborate with engineering teams to review code, architecture, and security design decisions
• Develop and enhance internal tooling for vulnerability detection and threat intelligence
• Support security incident analysis and assist in improving response and remediation processes
• Document findings, threat models, and security recommendations in a clear and actionable way
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate research, improve analysis quality, and enhance detection workflows

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a security researcher, security engineer, or in a similar role focused on vulnerability analysis or malware investigation
• Strong understanding of security concepts, threat modeling, and common web attack vectors and mitigation techniques
• Experience working with PHP and familiarity with software engineering principles
• Exposure to WordPress or similar web application ecosystems is highly valuable
• Ability to analyze complex systems and identify security risks across code, infrastructure, and data flows
• Experience collaborating in code reviews and technical design discussions
• Familiarity with penetration testing tools and methodologies is a plus
• Strong communication skills with the ability to document and explain technical security findings clearly
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across engineering and research teams
• Comfortable using AI tools to enhance productivity, analysis, and research workflows
• Interest in continuous learning, security innovation, and evolving threat landscapes

Benefits

• Competitive salary range aligned with global compensation philosophy
• Fully remote work with a distributed, global team environment
• Open vacation policy and strong work-life balance support
• Comprehensive benefits package varying by location (health, dental, vision, and more)
• Annual learning and development budget for courses, conferences, and training
• Opportunities for leadership growth, architecture ownership, and technical mentorship
• Home office support and tools for remote productivity
• Inclusive, open-source-driven culture focused on impact and collaboration

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