Principal Researcher

Remotedxb; Dubai; On-site; AED 234,000 - 286,000; Full time

Job summary

Remotedxb, an early-stage cybersecurity company in the United Arab Emirates, is seeking a senior security researcher to lead ambitious research initiatives and push identity-driven protections.

You will publish findings, present at conferences, mentor junior researchers, and collaborate with engineering to deploy research into products. The role emphasizes cross-functional impact and external collaboration with academia and industry.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in security research.
• Strong publication record with conference presentations or journal publications.
• Deep technical expertise in specialized security domains.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience bridging research concepts into practical, deployable technologies.
• Strong programming skills and familiarity with common security tools.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Drive original cybersecurity research initiatives aligned with strategic objectives.
• Identify emerging security threats and develop innovative detection and prevention methodologies.
• Publish research findings through company blog posts, whitepapers, and other outlets.
• Present research at leading industry conferences and security events.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate research findings into the product.
• Mentor junior researchers and foster a culture of exploration and innovation.
• Establish and maintain relationships with academic and industry research communities.
• Participate in customer-facing activities.

Skills

Security research

Publications

Communication

Bridging research to product

Programming

Security tooling

Tools

Security tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Drive original cybersecurity research initiatives aligned with strategic objectives
• Identify emerging security threats and develop innovative detection and prevention methodologies
• Publish research findings through company blog posts, whitepapers, and other outlets
• Present research at leading industry conferences and security events
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate research findings into the product
• Mentor junior researchers and foster a culture of exploration and innovation
• Establish and maintain relationships with academic and industry research communities
• Participate in customer-facing activities

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in security research
• Strong publication record with conference presentations or journal publications
• Deep technical expertise in specialized security domains
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Experience bridging research concepts into practical, deployable technologies
• Strong programming skills and familiarity with common security tools
• Authorized to work in the United States

About the Company

We are an early-stage cybersecurity company dedicated to developing identity-driven solutions to protect organizations from the adversary.