Security Researcher

Aikido Security; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexibility in working hours

Open and informal atmosphere

Job summary

A forward-thinking security company is seeking a Security Researcher to analyze code, research threats, and build detection logic. You will influence how we identify vulnerabilities and contribute to product capabilities. Ideal candidates are curious, independent, and have a strong understanding of security principles. Enjoy a competitive salary and a flexible working environment with a commitment to values and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of security principles and common vulnerability types.
• Ability to read and analyze code in multiple languages.
• Curios about how software vulnerabilities are exploited.
• Ability to investigate problems independently and communicate findings clearly.
• Quick learner, flexible, and eager to grow.

Responsibilities

• Analyze code to identify vulnerabilities and assess security risks.
• Research malware samples to improve detection.
• Write logic used by security scanning tools.
• Work with engineers to turn research into product features.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Clearly communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute small tools or scripts to support security research when needed.

Skills

Understanding of security principles

Code analysis across multiple programming languages

Curiosity about software vulnerabilities

Independent investigation and communication

Quick learner and flexible

Tools

Scripting languages like Python

Job description

🌍 We’re making security suck less for developers.

Security tools haven’t kept up with how software is built today. They interrupt teams, slow releases, and turn security into a bottleneck instead of a capability. We built Aikido to change that. Aikido builds developer-first security products that reduce real risk without getting in the way of shipping software. We focus on what actually matters and automate the rest.

We’re taking on legacy security tools teams have been stuck with, and we’re winning. If you want to help us take market share and build products developers actually enjoy using, you’re in the right place.

Founded in 2022 by third‑time founders, Aikido has $85M in the bank, a long runway ahead, and unicorn status. We’re building toward self‑securing software. Join an all‑star team. Take real ownership. Push boundaries. Build things that matter.

We’re looking for a Security Researcher who will analyze code, research new threats, and build detection logic that powers our security platform. Your work will directly influence how we identify vulnerable dependencies, insecure coding patterns, and real security risks developers face. This role sits close to engineering and product, and you’ll help turn security research into real product capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze code to identify vulnerabilities and assess security risks
• Research and analyze malware samples to improve detection.
• Write detection rules and logic used by our security scanning tools
• Analyze malware samples and emerging threats to improve detection capabilities
• Work closely with engineers to turn research into product features
• Clearly communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Contribute small tools or scripts to support security research when needed

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of security principles and common vulnerability types
• Comfortable reading and analyzing code across multiple programming languages
• Curiosity about how software breaks and how attackers exploit systems
• Ability to investigate problems independently and communicate findings clearly
• Quick learner, flexible, and eager to grow.

Nice To Have

• Experience with vulnerability research or static analysis
• Background in penetration testing or ethical hacking
• Experience in analyzing malware or reverse engineering
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python

What you can expect

• High‑impact position in a fast‑growing company. Fast growth of responsibility.
• Competitive salary package.
• A company that sticks to its values in an open and informal atmosphere (see our culture page on the website for more details).
• Flexibility in working hours.
• You will be recruited based on competencies. Qualities of people are decisive, regardless of gender, religion, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability.