# Security Engineer, Research & Engineering

**Company:** [Trail of Bits](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/trail-of-bits)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Security Engineering
**Salary:** $125k – $185k/yr
**Skills:** Rust, C++, Python, Go, Java, GitHub, CI/CD, Ai/Ml Security, Compiler Technology, Binary Analysis
**Posted:** 2026-04-16

> Designs and builds security tools and frameworks in Rust, C++, Python for AI/ML, compilers, and low-level systems. Contributes to open-source, performs code reviews, and communicates findings via blogs and presentations.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design and implement security-focused software tools and frameworks across AI/ML security, compiler-based tools, and more.
- Contribute to open-source security projects and develop internal tools.
- Analyze complex security challenges and develop practical solutions.
- Perform security code reviews and enhancements.
- Implement secure CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions.
- Conduct AI/ML security research and tooling.
- Perform root-cause analysis and debugging on low-level issues.
- Communicate technical concepts via blog posts, presentations, and publications.
- Decompose tasks, make engineering estimates, and lead feature development.

## Requirements
- Strong software development skills in **Rust**, **C++**, and/or **Python** (occasionally **Go** or **Java**).
- Knowledge of AI/ML systems and security challenges.
- Familiarity with AI tools like Claude Code, Cursor.
- Secure development practices.
- Ability to learn new languages/frameworks quickly.
- Understanding of computer security principles and vulnerabilities.
- Experience with **GitHub**, **CI/CD**, automated testing.
- Ability to work independently in remote teams.
- Strong communication skills.

## Preferred
- Open-source security contributions.
- Commercial-grade software development.
- Low-level systems knowledge (memory management, OS internals).
- Compiler technology, program analysis, or binary analysis.
- CTF or security challenges participation.
- Multiple languages/paradigms.
- Academic papers or public speaking.

## Compensation
US base salary: $125,000 - $185,000, plus benefits and bonuses.

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