Application Security Researcher (AI Security)

Location: Braga, Portugal — hybrid

Company

hirify.global provides an AI-powered application security platform and services for securing software across applications, cloud environments, and the software supply chain.

What you will do

• Research security aspects of programming languages, frameworks, and emerging technologies.
• Perform secure code reviews and analyze results from SAST, SCA, DAST, and other AST solutions.
• Identify product gaps and propose application security improvements.
• Design, refine, and validate detection logic and rules for vulnerability detection.
• Support developers and stakeholders on application security topics.
• Document findings, review peers’ work, share knowledge, and mentor less-experienced researchers.

Requirements

• Strong application security knowledge, including vulnerabilities, mitigations, and secure coding practices.
• Professional experience in security research, web application penetration testing, secure development, secure code review, or a related field.
• Familiarity with interpreted and compiled programming languages and software development methodologies.
• Ability to independently learn new programming languages and technologies.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple requests.
• Proficient English required for written communication and oral presentations.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment in Braga.
• Professional development and challenging career opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Work-life balance and perks throughout the year.