Security Engineer, Research & Engineering

United StatesFull-TimeMiddle

Salary125000 - 185000 USD per year

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Strong software development skills with Rust, C++, and/or Python
Knowledge of AI/ML systems and associated security challenges
Familiarity with AI development tools like Claude Code, Cursor
Experience with secure development practices and building secure software
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new programming languages, frameworks, and technologies
Understanding of computer security principles and common vulnerability classes
Drive to develop subject-matter expertise in an area of Trail of Bits' core competency
Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing
Occasional Go or Java knowledge is necessary

Design and implement security-focused software tools and frameworks
Contribute to projects to achieve technical milestones
Contribute to open-source security projects and develop internal tools
Analyze complex security challenges and develop practical, deployable solutions
Deconstruct high-level objectives into smaller, manageable tasks
Understand security implications across the stack
Implement secure CI/CD pipelines and integration with GitHub Actions
Contribute to AI/ML security research and tooling
Evaluate and improve the security of existing software through code review and enhancement
Communicate technical concepts effectively to team members, clients, and the broader security community
Write blog posts, participate in Lunch 'n' Learns and publications
Root-cause analysis and debugging on low-level technical issues
Interpret requirements, decompose tasks, and make engineering estimates
Lead major feature development and move projects toward milestones

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