Principal Security Researcher

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We are seeking an experienced Principal Security Researcher to lead the discovery, analysis and responsible disclosure of security vulnerabilities across products, platforms and emerging technologies. You will set the technical direction for security research, investigate complex and previously unknown attack techniques, and translate your findings into practical improvements for engineering and security teams. The role will involve combining rigorous analysis with creative thinking to identify weaknesses before they can be exploited.

You will design and conduct research using a range of methods, including vulnerability analysis, reverse engineering, protocol assessment, threat modelling, exploit development and code review. You will create proof-of-concept demonstrations, develop tooling and automation, and communicate the potential impact and remediation requirements of your findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. You will also monitor the evolving threat landscape, contribute to internal security strategy, and represent the research function through publications, presentations and engagement with the wider security community where appropriate.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience in security research, vulnerability discovery or a closely related field, together with a strong understanding of operating systems, networks, applications and modern attack paths. Experience with reverse-engineering tools, debugging, scripting or programming languages such as Python, C, C++, Rust or Go is expected. You should be confident working independently on ambiguous, high-impact problems while also mentoring researchers and influencing senior stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgement, intellectual curiosity and a responsible approach to disclosure are essential. Relevant industry experience, published research, recognised contributions to open-source security projects or a track record of high-quality vulnerability reports would be advantageous.

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Added 19/10/2026
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