Security Engineer (Application Security)

TL;DR

Security Engineer (Application Security): Conducting comprehensive security assessments of client software with an accent on low-level code analysis and vulnerability research. Focus on identifying memory corruption vulnerabilities, performing binary analysis, and developing custom security tools for automated detection.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the United States)

Salary: $100,000 – $200,000

Company

Premier security firm specializing in novel research and practical solutions to reduce risks from emerging technologies.

What you will do

• Conduct comprehensive low-level code security assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Design and implement custom security tools for automated vulnerability detection.
• Perform architecture reviews and threat modeling for complex software systems and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with industry-leading teams to secure their infrastructure and architecture.
• Contribute to the advancement of application security through research and new methodologies.

Requirements

• Direct experience in low-level code security assessments and manual code review.
• Proficiency in static and dynamic analysis tools and reverse engineering (disassemblers, decompilers).
• Demonstrated experience identifying memory corruption vulnerabilities and modern mitigations.
• Deep knowledge of system internals, IPC, and platform security boundaries.
• Programming proficiency in two or more of: Rust, Go, Kotlin, Swift, JS/TS, Python, Ruby, C, or C++.
• Must be authorized to work in the US (Company participates in E-Verify).

Nice to have

• Experience with Android, iOS, or macOS system internals.
• Contributions to open-source security tools or publishing original vulnerability research (CVEs).
• Experience speaking at security conferences such as DEF CON, Black Hat, or BSides.
• Experience identifying security misconfigurations in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).

Culture & Benefits

• Fully company-paid insurance packages (health, dental, vision, disability, and life).
• 401(k) plan with a 5% base salary match.
• 20 days of paid vacation with flexibility for more.
• $1,000 WFH stipend and $750 annual Learning & Development stipend.
• 4 months of parental leave.
• Relocation assistance of $10,000 for those interested in moving to NYC.