18h ago
Senior Security Research Engineer
South Africa
โจ $120k-$180k / yearest.
full-timesenior Remotecybersecurity
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll analyze vulnerabilities and malicious code across a large-scale web ecosystem, strengthening security for millions of websites. Your research directly improves detection and response capabilities through collaboration with engineering teams.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Investigate vulnerabilities, malware, and malicious patterns
- Identify attack vectors and define mitigation strategies
- Design and improve security tools and detection systems
- Collaborate on code reviews and security design decisions
๐ Requirements
- 3+ years in security research or engineering
- Strong understanding of web attack vectors and mitigation
- Experience with PHP and software engineering principles
- Ability to analyze complex systems for security risks
โจ Nice to Have
- Exposure to WordPress ecosystem
- Familiarity with penetration testing tools
- Experience using AI tools for research
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ Fully remote with global team
- โ๏ธ Open vacation policy
- ๐ฐ Competitive salary aligned globally
- ๐ Learning budget for courses and conferences
- ๐ Home office support
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Callยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3Team Interviewยท 45 min
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