Lead Security Researcher – Scalable Detection & R&D

Escape

Paris

On-site

EUR 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Significant equity
Top-tier health insurance
Meal vouchers
Sport subscription
Access to books and online courses
Top-tier equipment
Free time for Open Source Projects
Opportunities to present at international conferences

Job summary

A leading AI cybersecurity startup is seeking a Lead Security Researcher in Paris to enhance vulnerability detection capabilities for their products. The role emphasizes research, algorithm design, and cross-team collaboration to ensure high efficacy of security solutions. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in security research, proficiency in compiled languages like C/C++, and a strong analytical mindset. Additional perks include equity, top-tier health insurance, and opportunities to present research internationally.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in security research or R&D roles.
  • Strong depth in web security or related domains.
  • Proficiency in at least one compiled language.

Responsibilities

  • Research new vulnerabilities and detection techniques.
  • Design and improve detection algorithms.
  • Collaborate with other teams to integrate research outputs.

Skills

Security research
Vulnerability detection
Algorithm design
Collaboration skills
Analytical mindset

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

C/C++
Go
Rust

Job description

A leading AI cybersecurity startup is seeking a Lead Security Researcher in Paris to enhance vulnerability detection capabilities for their products. The role emphasizes research, algorithm design, and cross-team collaboration to ensure high efficacy of security solutions. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in security research, proficiency in compiled languages like C/C++, and a strong analytical mindset. Additional perks include equity, top-tier health insurance, and opportunities to present research internationally.
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