Cleared Vulnerability Research Engineer

Cleared Vulnerability Research Engineer

Remote
- Alabama, Massachusetts, or Pennsylvania

This role is focused on end-to-end exploit development for real-world targets. The specialist will design, develop, and validate novel vulnerability discovery and exploitation capabilities against complex software and systems. Work is conducted at the operating system, binary, and micro-architectural levels, with a strong emphasis on creating new technical capabilities. Success in this position requires the ability to independently translate an under-defined mission objective into a concrete, technically novel capability and the comfort of operating with minimal supervision, incomplete problem definitions, and delayed feedback.

Design, develop, and validate novel vulnerability discovery and exploitation capabilities.

Conduct expert reverse engineering of binaries (x86-64, ARM
64, etc.) using industry-standard tools.

Identify and exploit real-world vulnerabilities such as Use-after-free, Type confusion, Integer truncation, and Buffer overflow.

Demonstrate ability to discover new, novel vulnerabilities in complex systems.

Rapidly understand current vulnerability research and apply findings to identify new instances of vulnerability classes.

Employ both manual analysis and automated techniques (e.g., fuzzing) for vulnerability discovery.

Code and debug complex functions in C, Python, and Assembly (x86-64, ARM, etc.).

Independently manage and execute research objectives, including scoping, research, experimentation, validation, and iteration.

Travel to customer sites as required.

Perform on-site for extended periods of time.

Expertise in reverse engineering of binaries (x86-64, ARM
64, etc) using tools such as Binary Ninja, Ghidra, or IDA Pro.

Precise understanding of stack and heap objects and exploit-relevant vulnerabilities (e.g., Use-after-free, Type confusion, Integer truncation, Buffer overflow).

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.

Comfort operating with minimal supervision.

TS/SCI clearance required (inactive SCI acceptable if SCI-clearable).

Ability to travel to customer sites as required.

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Sitting and / or standing
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time Carrying and / or lifting
- Must be able to carry / move laptop as needed throughout the work day. Environment - remote, work-from-home with travel to customer location in Alabama to perform work in cleared spaces.

At Bugcrowd, we strive for fairness, equality and to create an environment that allows our people to perform at their very best. 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.

This position may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus program or commission plan, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

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.

We regularly hear from both customers and researchers that Bugcrowd feels like a family, and we strive to maintain that internally as well.

Our team consists of a broad range of people: musicians, adventure sports junkies, nature lovers, parents, cereal enthusiasts, night owls, cyclists, artists—you get the point.

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