Remote Vulnerability Researcher – $240K‑$400K

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Vulnerability Researcher to join a global technology leader on a full‑time remote basis. You will dive deep into software code and systems to uncover security weaknesses, develop proof‑of‑concept exploits, and help shape the organization’s security posture.

Key responsibilities

• Perform static and dynamic analysis of applications and infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities.
• Develop and test 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 exploits, and novel attack vectors.
• Document technical findings, 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 common vulnerability types (buffer overflows, race conditions, injection flaws).
• Understanding of operating‑system internals, memory‑corruption techniques, and network protocols.
• Experience using fuzzing frameworks like AFL, LibFuzzer, or Honggfuzz.

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 environment with flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to influence security strategy for a leading technology organization.