Senior/Staff Attack Engineer, Rapid Response

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 230,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior/Staff Attack Engineer, Rapid Response, to join a team focused on offensive security research and rapid vulnerability validation. You will reproduce findings, automate proof-of-exploit workflows, and clearly communicate impact under pressure.

The role requires deep curiosity about attacker behavior, strong engineering skills, and the ability to turn complex research into reliable evidence for remediation.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in penetration testing and vulnerability research.
• Strong Python programming and software engineering skills.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise networks and cloud environments.
• Ability to automate manual techniques for reliable exploitation.
• Understanding of attack chains and security controls.
• Curiosity about attacker behavior and vulnerability validation.
• Strong communication skills in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Research and reproduce high-consequence vulnerabilities across a range of environments.
• Study real-world attacker tactics and techniques.
• Develop automated proof-of-exploit capabilities for rapid response efforts.
• Demonstrate realistic vulnerability impact without causing disruption.
• Validate remediation by retesting vulnerabilities and security controls.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve execution speed and evidence quality.

Skills

Python

Penetration testing

Vulnerability research

Automation

Attack chains

Security controls

Communication

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior/Staff Attack Engineer, Rapid Response to join the team of a leader in the Telecommunications & Hardware space. This role sits at the intersection of offensive security research and practical vulnerability validation, with a focus on quickly understanding how high-consequence issues can be exploited in real environments. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to reproduce findings, automate proof-of-exploit workflows, and communicate impact clearly under pressure. The position calls for deep curiosity about attacker behavior, strong engineering skills, and the ability to turn complex security research into reliable evidence that supports remediation.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $230,000 – $275,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Research and reproduce high-consequence vulnerabilities across a range of environments
• Study real-world attacker tactics and techniques
• Develop automated proof-of-exploit capabilities for rapid response efforts
• Demonstrate realistic vulnerability impact without causing disruption
• Validate remediation by retesting vulnerabilities and security controls
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve execution speed and evidence quality

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in penetration testing and vulnerability research
• Strong Python programming and software engineering skills
• Hands-on experience with enterprise networks and cloud environments
• Ability to automate manual techniques for reliable exploitation
• Understanding of attack chains and security controls
• Curiosity about attacker behavior and vulnerability validation
• Strong communication skills in high-pressure situations

Benefits

• Inclusive team culture that values diversity
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Flexible remote and hybrid work options
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.