VicOne_Automotive Threat Researcher

TrendMicro; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Trend Micro is seeking passionate security researchers to advance automotive cybersecurity. You will conduct vulnerability research on automotive OS like QNX/Android Automotive, perform threat intelligence, and engage in bug bounty reporting and CVE publication.

Ideal candidates have Linux proficiency, CS/CE degrees, and hands-on pentesting or CTF experience. Trend Micro emphasizes responsible disclosure and sharing findings with the broader community as part of a global security mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, IT, Computer Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Certification is not required, but OSCP, CRTP, OSWE, SANS certs and related labs are a plus.
• Linux proficiency and any programming language knowledge.
• Experience reporting vulnerabilities to bug bounty programs.
• CTF competition participation is a plus.
• Penetration testing experience is a plus.
• CVE publishing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability research on automotive OS such as QNX, AGL, Android Automotive.
• Perform automotive threat intelligence analysis.
• Conduct threat hunting, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing in automotive.
• Publish CVEs and contribute to the automotive cybersecurity community.
• Speak at security and automotive conferences.
• Publish blogs or papers on automotive cybersecurity topics.
• Research RF vulnerabilities.

Skills

Vulnerability research

Threat intelligence

CTF participation

Bug bounty reporting

Penetration testing

CVE publication

Programming languages

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science/IT/CE

Tools

OSCP/CRTP/OSWE (bonus)

CTF experience

Job description

As the number of cyberattacks and digital threats continue to grow, our world needs more passionate and innovative individuals who seek to be trailblazers in and shapers of the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. At Trend Micro, we offer tremendous opportunities that will challenge and equip you to become engineered to do good in whatever path you take. By choosing to be an agent of change, you will be part of an impactful mission that aims to make the world safe for exchanging digital information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability research on QNX, AGL, Android Automotive, or related automotive operating systems.
• Perform automotive threat intelligence analysis.
• Perform threat hunting, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing on the automotive sector.
• Publish CVEs and contribute to the automotive cybersecurity community.
• Speak at security and automotive conferences.
• Publish blogs or write papers on automotive cybersecurity topics.
• Research on RF vulnerabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, IT, Computer Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Certification is not required, but having OSCP, CRTP, OSWE, SANS certs, and other certifications with lab exams is a bonus.
• Linux and any programming language proficiency.
• Must have experience in reporting a vulnerability (bug-hunting experience or responsible disclosure) to bug bounty programs.
• Has experience in playing CTF competitions.
• Penetration Testing experience is a plus.
• Having a CVE is not required but a plus.
• IoT hardware hacking experience is a plus but not required.
• ECU vulnerability research experience is a significant plus but not required.
• IVI/TCU vulnerability research experience is a significant plus but not required.
• CAN bus vulnerability research experience is a significant plus but not required.

Be Passionate. Be Innovative. Be a Trender. Be #EngineeredToDoGood.

TrendAI™, the global AI security leader and enterprise business unit of Trend Micro, empowers organizations with full AI visibility and consolidated security that inspires confidence, drives innovation, and eliminates risk. Trusted by the largest enterprises and governments across 185 countries, TrendAI™ secures the entire organization, from identities to infrastructure to data. We embrace change, empower our people, and foster innovation in an increasingly connected world. Our diverse, multicultural workforce is at the heart of our global success. At TrendAI™, we’re always seeking exceptional talent; people who want to collaborate with the best and push boundaries together. Here, your work goes beyond building a career. You will help protect what matters and play a vital role in shaping a safer, more trustworthy AI-powered future. Explore working at TrendAI™ AI Fearlessly.