Principal Security Engineer, Research & Engineering
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Trail of BitsCybersecurity
United StatesFull-TimePrincipal
Salary200000 - 250000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Required Skills
- PythonC++Rust
Requirements
- Extensive software development and security engineering experience
- Deep expertise in Rust, C++, and/or Python
- Well-established professional network in the security industry, government, or adjacent technical communities
- Demonstrated track record of leading security projects end-to-end
- Experience engaging with clients and participating in the sales or business development process
- Proven ability to mentor and develop senior-level engineers
- Experience setting technical vision and strategy for a team or practice area
- Strong knowledge of AI/ML systems and associated security challenges
- Public speaking experience at conferences, panels, or industry events
- Published work demonstrating thought leadership in security (blog posts, whitepapers, academic papers, or open-source tools)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience writing SoWs, scoping proposals, and supporting the business development lifecycle
- Ability to identify organizational and operational problems and drive solutions
Responsibilities
- Set the technical vision for your area of expertise.
- Design and guide the execution of complex security research and engineering efforts.
- Engage with potential clients and drive the sales process independently.
- Leverage your professional network to find external funding for new research and engineering initiatives.
- Mentor 3–4 Senior Engineers, helping them build their professional networks and skillsets.
- Lead projects end-to-end within and beyond your core expertise.
- Lead the company's publications and marketing efforts in your domain.
- Architect and oversee the development of security-focused software tools and frameworks.
- Work closely with other practices to understand their challenges and needs.
- Guide the team's approach to AI/ML security research and tooling.
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