Senior Security Researcher

Undisclosed; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Security Researcher to investigate risks in modern cloud software and AI-driven systems. The role involves exploring potential attack paths, examining security gaps, and producing impactful research content. The ideal candidate will have a background in security research and a track record of past research contributions. Comfort with web technologies and a self-directed work style in fast-paced environments is essential. This position offers the flexibility of remote work.

Qualifications

• Background in security research, threat analysis, or offensive security.
• Comfortable breaking down web technologies, APIs, and auth flows.
• Evidence of past research (write-ups, talks, tools, etc.).
• Curious, self-directed, and comfortable working in fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Explore attack paths in cloud apps, identity systems, and third-party integrations.
• Examine security gaps in AI-enabled workflows and automated systems.
• Produce research content and share findings with the wider security community.
• Build small tools or prototypes to demonstrate risks and improve detection.

Skills

Security research

Threat analysis

Offensive security

Web technologies understanding

API breakdown

Job description

• Senior Security Researcher (SaaS & AI Security)
• Remote

About the Role

We’re looking for a security researcher to explore risks across modern cloud software and AI-driven systems. You’ll investigate how these technologies are abused, develop original insights, and help translate findings into real-world protections.

This is a practical, research-led role with a mix of offensive thinking and defensive impact.

What You’ll Do

• Explore attack paths in cloud apps, identity systems, and third-party integrations
• Examine security gaps in AI-enabled workflows and automated systems
• Produce research content and share findings with the wider security community
• Build small tools or prototypes to demonstrate risks and improve detection

What We’re Looking For

• Background in security research, threat analysis, or offensive security
• Comfortable breaking down web technologies, APIs, and auth flows
• Evidence of past research (write-ups, talks, tools, etc.)
• Curious, self-directed, and comfortable working in fast-moving environments