Forward-Deployed Security Research Engineer

PensarAI, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Support for publishing research

Job summary

PensarAI, Inc. is searching for a Security Research Engineer to provide customer-facing pentesting and offensive security research. The chosen candidate will operate as a hybrid researcher, using their skills to enhance the Pensar platform while engaging directly with customers.

Key responsibilities include running pentests using the Apex tool, developing original security research, and shaping the product's roadmap based on real-world engagement experiences. This position offers a competitive base salary and meaningful equity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in offensive security, pentesting, or vulnerability research.
• Strong programming skills in multiple languages.
• Deep understanding of vulnerability classes.

Responsibilities

• Run end-to-end pentest engagements for customers using Apex.
• Conduct original offensive security research across multiple attack surfaces.
• Translate engagement experience into recommendations for product roadmap.

Skills

Offensive security experience

Programming skills (Python, Go, JavaScript, C/C++)

Customer-facing communication skills

Experience with vulnerability classes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Apex (security tool)

Open source security tooling

Job description

PensarAI, Inc. is searching for a Security Research Engineer to provide customer-facing pentesting and offensive security research. The chosen candidate will operate as a hybrid researcher, using their skills to enhance the Pensar platform while engaging directly with customers.

Key responsibilities include running pentests using the Apex tool, developing original security research, and shaping the product's roadmap based on real-world engagement experiences. This position offers a competitive base salary and meaningful equity.