Cybersecurity Researcher

Amadeus Search; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship available

Equity ~0.1%

Flexible on-site/remote policy

Job summary

Amadeus Search in the Bay Area is seeking a Cybersecurity Researcher to advance applied security research and develop practical engineering solutions. You will own projects end-to-end, influencing product direction and security strategies in a fast-growing startup.

The role blends deep R&D with hands-on engineering, focusing on threat detection, system security, and vulnerability analysis, in a small, highly technical team with on-site or remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Strong research background in cybersecurity.
• Experience bridging research with practical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement novel security approaches for systems and infrastructure.
• Combine research with engineering to guide product direction and security innovation.

Skills

Applied research

Threat detection

System security

Vulnerability analysis

Tools

Python

Job description

Role: Cybersecurity Researcher
Location: South Bay Area (On-site or Remote flexibility)
Compensation: $175K - $225K + ~0.1% equity
Visa: Sponsorship available for all visa types

Company

An early-stage cybersecurity startup (founded 2024) operating in stealth mode. The company has raised $25M in funding and currently employs about 20 people. Backed by top-tier investors, the startup is building advanced security solutions at the intersection of applied research and product development.

Role Overview

This role sits at the cutting edge of cybersecurity R&D. As a Cybersecurity Researcher, you’ll combine deep research expertise with hands-on engineering skills to design and implement novel approaches to securing systems and infrastructure. The position blends applied research with practical engineering, giving you a direct impact on shaping new security technologies.

Tech Environment

• Primary Language: Python
• Focus Areas: Applied research, threat detection, system security, and vulnerability analysis
• Role Types: Research Scientist & Applied Research, Security Engineer

Culture & Workstyle

• Small, highly technical team (~20 employees)
• Flexible work policy (on-site South Bay or fully remote)
• High-impact environment with direct contributions to product direction and security innovation

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base salary
• Equity (~0.1%)
• Visa sponsorship available
• Opportunity to own projects end-to-end in a fast-growing startup

Fast Facts

• Founded: 2024
• Funding: $25M
• Team Size: 20
• Industry: Cybersecurity
• Stage: Stealth, early growth with strong investor backing