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Security Engineer, Research & Engineering

125k – 185kUnited StatesSecurity EngineeringRemote
Summary

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.

About the role

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.

Skills
RustC++PythonGoJavaGitHubCI/CDAI/ML SecurityCompiler TechnologyBinary Analysis
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