Senior Security Engineer (Poland Remote)

Turnitin, LLC; Warszawa; Remote; PLN 289,000 - 398,000; Full time

Job summary

A global education technology company is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to analyze software vulnerabilities and develop innovative security solutions. With a strong foundation in reverse engineering and a collaborative work environment, this role requires 5–8 years of professional experience in cybersecurity. The ideal candidate will work remotely, contributing to the company's mission of integrity in global education.

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Generous time off

Education reimbursement

Retirement plan with match

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with focus on system internals and application security.
• Proven experience in reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and dissect software to uncover vulnerabilities.
• Assess and identify potential threats by examining system behaviors.
• Create and enhance tools to automate security assessments.

Skills

Reverse engineering

Vulnerability analysis

Programming (C, C++, Java, .NET)

Threat assessment

Documentation

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

x64dbg

Job description

Senior Security Engineer (Poland Remote)

Full-time

Overview

When you join Turnitin, you'll be welcomed into a company that is a recognized innovator in the global education space. For over 25 years, Turnitin has partnered with educational institutions to promote honesty, consistency, and fairness across all subject areas and assessment types. Over 21,000 academic institutions, publishers, and corporations use our services: Feedback Studio, Originality, Gradescope, ExamSoft, Similarity, and iThenticate.

Experience a remote-centric culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in a way that best suits you, supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being. Our diverse community of colleagues are all unified by a shared desire to make a difference in education.

Turnitin is a global organization with team members in over 35 countries including the United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, India, and the Philippines.

We are seeking a Security Engineer with a strong foundation in reverse engineering, system internals, and security research. The ideal candidate will be adept at dissecting software to identify vulnerabilities, understanding complex systems, and developing tools to mitigate risks. 5 - 8 years of professional experience in security research, reverse engineering, or vulnerability analysis. Exceptional candidates with demonstrable expertise (e.g., public research) will be considered regardless of formal experience. If you are passionate about uncovering security flaws and developing innovative solutions, we encourage you to apply and join our mission to enhance cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Reverse Engineering: Analyze and dissect software to uncover vulnerabilities and understand underlying mechanisms.
• Threat Analysis: Assess and identify potential threats by examining system behaviors and interactions.
• Tool Development: Create and enhance tools to automate security assessments and improve detection capabilities.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering and Information Security teams to integrate security measures into the software development lifecycle.
• Ethical hacker: Simulate attacks to identify vulnerabilities and find weaknesses to improve security.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of findings, methodologies, and recommendations for improvements.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on system internals and application security.
• Proven experience in reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or .NET.
• Familiarity with disassemblers and debuggers like IDA Pro, Ghidra, or x64dbg.
• Understanding of operating system internals and low-level system programming.
• Experience with security tools and frameworks for vulnerability assessment and exploitation.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Windows and Linux internals.
• Knowledge of common security protocols and encryption mechanisms.
• Familiarity with fuzzing techniques and exploit development.
• Contributions to open-source security projects or personal research publications.

Total Rewards

Total Rewards @ Turnitin
Turnitin maintains a Total Rewards package that is competitive within the local job market. People tend to think about their Total Rewards monetarily — solely as regular pay plus bonus or commission. This is what they earn in exchange for what they do. However, Turnitin delivers more than just these components. Beyond the intrinsic rewards of unleashing your potential to positively impact global education, and thriving in an organization that is free of politics and full of humble, inclusive and collaborative teammates, the extrinsic rewards at Turnitin include generous time off and health and wellness programs that offer choice and flexibility and provide a safety net for the challenges that life presents from time to time. Experience a remote-centric culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in a way that best suits you, supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being.

Our Mission and Values

Our Mission is to ensure the integrity of global education and meaningfully improve learning outcomes.

Our Values underpin everything we do.

• Customer Centric - We realize our mission to ensure integrity and improve learning outcomes by putting educators and learners at the center of everything we do.
• Passion for Learning - We seek out teammates that are constantly learning and growing and build a workplace which enables them to do so.
• Integrity - We believe integrity is the heartbeat of Turnitin. It shapes our products, the way we treat each other, and how we work with our customers and vendors.
• Action & Ownership - We have a bias toward action and empower teammates to make decisions.
• One Team - We strive to break down silos, collaborate effectively, and celebrate each other’s successes.
• Global Mindset - We respect local cultures and embrace diversity. We think globally and act locally to maximize our impact on education.
• Remote First Culture
• Health Care Coverage*
• Education Reimbursement*
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• 4 Self-Care Days per year
• National Holidays*
• Charitable contribution match*
• Monthly Wellness or Home Office Reimbursement/*
• Access to Modern Health (mental health platform)
• Retirement Plan with match/contribution*

* varies by country

Seeings Beyond the Job Ad

At Turnitin, we recognize it’s unrealistic for candidates to fulfill 100% of the criteria in a job ad. We encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of the requirements because we know that skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and evolve alongside us, join our team!

Turnitin, LLC is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.