Security Research Engineer

Boostsecurity.io; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity technology startup in Montreal is seeking Security Research Engineers to enhance their product. The role involves designing and testing security capabilities, collaborating in a fast-paced team, and conducting extensive security research. Ideal candidates should possess advanced Application Security knowledge and expertise in cloud security, alongside strong Python skills. This position emphasizes innovation in securing software supply chains.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in tool-building for Application Security.
• Expertise in Cloud Native Security technologies.
• Ability to automate security research and develop PoCs.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test security capabilities on our platform.
• Collaborate with team members to develop high-quality code.
• Conduct security research covering various security aspects.

Skills

Advanced Application Security/DevSecOps knowledge

Cloud security expertise

Familiarity with secure software development processes

Extensive use of Python

Job description

Boostsecurity.io is a cybersecurity technology startup. Our mission is to enable software teams to easily ship secure software and secure their software supply chains through smart security automation that developers love.

Founded by veteran industry experts in application security, cloud, and OSS engineering, BoostSecurity is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with US operations in Silicon Valley, California, serving the needs of modern global customers and providers in technology, health, finance, logistics, human resources, and cybersecurity.

The Role

BoostSecurity is looking for Security Research Engineers to expand our team in Montreal and help us grow our product. We are building technology for technologists, providing an opportunity to work on a high-performing security team supporting a fast-growing security technology. This role is ideal for a Senior Engineer interested in cutting-edge security research related to software supply chain security.

What you’ll work on as part of our team:

• Design, implement, and test security capabilities on our platform to secure thousands of companies for the future.
• Collaborate with a PM, Designer, and other engineers to ship in a quick-moving, iterative environment, balancing speed with high-quality code and product standards.
• Conduct security research covering Application Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Developer tooling, CI / CD tooling, open source software vulnerabilities, and more.

Requirements

• Advanced Application Security / DevSecOps knowledge, with practical experience and tool-building skills.
• Cloud security expertise, particularly in Cloud Native Security technologies.
• Familiarity with modern secure software development processes and tools.

While this is not a software development position, extensive use of Python is required for automating security research and developing Proof of Concepts (PoCs).

• Comfort working in a highly agile, iterative software development environment.

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