Senior Exploit Researcher: AI-Driven Security (Remote)

CrowdStrike; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive compensation

Wellness programs

Generous vacation and holidays

Parental leave and family-friendly

Job summary

CrowdStrike Intelligence is seeking a motivated security researcher to study in-the-wild exploits and vulnerabilities. The team combines intelligence analysis with deep-dive reverse engineering to deliver actionable indicators and insights in a defensive posture.

Ideal candidates will have strong writing skills, Python proficiency, and experience using AI-assisted tools to accelerate research. Remote work with occasional travel is available, with opportunities to collaborate across CrowdStrike

Qualifications

• Proficiency in exploitation techniques used in userspace and kernel vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of common network service exploitation techniques.
• Solid understanding of Windows OS and at least one other OS.
• Strong reverse engineering skills and data-driven analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop tracking systems to inform adversary tracking based on exploits observed.
• Improve detection capabilities for exploits, payloads, and attack vectors.
• Create classification frameworks to attribute intrusion activity to vulnerabilities.
• Produce high-quality threat intel reporting with actionable guidance.
• Brief customers and collaborate across teams on mitigation strategies.

Skills

Exploitation techniques

Reverse engineering

Python programming

Team collaboration

Technical writing

AI/LLM usage

Operational security mindset

Windows OS knowledge

Education

MA/MS in Computer Science or related

Tools

Disassemblers

Decompilers

Debuggers

Job description

CrowdStrike Intelligence is seeking a motivated security researcher to study in-the-wild exploits and vulnerabilities. The team combines intelligence analysis with deep-dive reverse engineering to deliver actionable indicators and insights in a defensive posture.

Ideal candidates will have strong writing skills, Python proficiency, and experience using AI-assisted tools to accelerate research. Remote work with occasional travel is available, with opportunities to collaborate across CrowdStrike