Bugcrowd

Cleared Vulnerability Research Engineer

Remote - Alabama, Massachusetts, or Pennsylvania

No sponsorship$64k-$86kDetected 112 days ago

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About the role

This role is focused on end-to-end exploit development for real-world targets.
Work is conducted at the operating system, binary, and micro-architectural levels, with a strong emphasis on creating new technical capabilities.

The specialist will design, develop, and validate novel vulnerability discovery and exploitation capabilities against complex software and systems.
Design, develop, and validate novel vulnerability discovery and exploitation capabilities.
Independently manage and execute research objectives, including scoping, research, experimentation, validation, and iteration.
At Bugcrowd, we strive for fairness, equality and to create an environment that allows our people to perform at their very best.
We regularly hear from both customers and researchers that Bugcrowd feels like a family, and we strive to maintain that internally as well.
This position has access to highly confidential, sensitive information relating to the technologies of Bugcrowd. It is essential that the applicant possess the requisite integrity to maintain the information in the strictest confidence.
It is essential that the applicant possess the requisite integrity to maintain the information in the strictest confidence.

Demonstrate ability to discover new, novel vulnerabilities in complex systems.
Travel to customer sites as required.
Demonstrated ability to discover new vulnerabilities, not just exploit known ones.
Experience with both manual analysis and automated techniques (e.g., fuzzing).
Ability to code and debug C, Python, and Assembly (x86-64, ARM, etc).
Ability to independently translate an under defined mission objective into a concrete, technically novel capability.
Applicants with conviction histories will not be excluded from consideration to the extent required by law.
TS/SCI clearance required (inactive SCI acceptable if SCI-clearable).
Ability to travel to customer sites as required.

Expertise in reverse engineering of binaries (x86-64, ARM64, etc) using tools such as Binary Ninja, Ghidra, or IDA Pro.
Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Conduct expert reverse engineering of binaries (x86-64, ARM64, etc.) using industry-standard tools.

Our compensation philosophy is to foster a collaborative community that rewards, attracts and retains the best possible talent.
The provided salary details are based on US national averages and we retain the flexibility to tailor to the needs of the business.
The national estimate for the current base range for the position is $154,800 - $193,500.

Background checks may include Social Security verification, prior employment verification, personal and professional references, educational verification, and criminal history.
Bugcrowd is EOE, Disability/Age Employer.

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At Bugcrowd, we are solving security threats and vulnerabilities that are relevant to everyone, therefore we believe solving these problems takes all kinds of backgrounds.
We value the perspectives and experiences people from underrepresented backgrounds bring.
This position has access to highly confidential, sensitive information relating to the technologies of Bugcrowd.
The company is authorized to obtain background checks for employment purposes under state and federal law.
Background checks will be conducted for positions that involve access to confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets).
At Bugcrowd, we understand that diversity in the workplace is vital to a company's success and growth.
We strive to make sure that people are included and have a sense of being part of making Bugcrowd not only a great product but a great place to work.

Individuals seeking employment at Bugcrowd are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Bugcrowd is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
In keeping with our commitment, Bugcrowd will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR at ADA at bugcrowd.com.

This listing is sourced directly from Bugcrowd's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.