Associate Manager, Security Research Engineer

Role Overview

• Lead a high-performing team of offensive security researchers, supporting professional development and team wellbeing through regular video check-ins
• Facilitate regular and transparent communication via weekly and event-driven status updates covering achievements, challenges, team needs, and research progress
• Create a collaborative and supportive team environment by promoting documentation, knowledge sharing, and technical presentations
• Organize and lead engaging weekly team calls for resource sharing, brainstorming research directions, and collaborative problem-solving
• Mentor junior researchers and new hires, supporting strong onboarding, continuous learning, and ongoing professional growth
• Manage technical recruitment activities, including interviewing and evaluating candidates
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and communicate outcomes to leadership
• Plan and manage the team’s budget, covering travel, training, and conference opportunities
• Attend leadership meetings and coordinate cross-team initiatives; align team objectives with organizational priorities
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
• Oversee and guide the identification, analysis, and exploitation of vulnerabilities in modern operating systems, kernel components, and complex software ecosystems
• Direct research in reverse engineering, proof-of-concept exploit development, and bypassing advanced security mitigations
• Set technical priorities for the team, balancing current research objectives with exploration of new attack surfaces and technologies
• Ensure research stays current with evolving attack techniques, mitigations, and emerging technologies
• Encourage dissemination and publication of impactful research and adaptive approaches to industry-wide software/security updates

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 6 years prior relevant experience
• Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
• 5+ years of Vulnerability Research, reverse engineering, and bug-hunting
• Proven experience leading or mentoring technical teams in offensive security or vulnerability research
• Extensive track record of iOS vulnerability research and exploitation on modern devices and chipsets
• Strong understanding of recent iOS mitigations such as Pointer Authentication Codes (PAC), Secure Page Table Monitor (SPTM), and Memory Integrity Extension (MIE)
• Advanced expertise in vulnerability discovery, reverse engineering, and exploit development within the iOS operating system or platform
• Strong programming skills, including proficiency in C, C++, and low-level assembly
• Familiarity with industry-standard toolsets for reverse engineering and debugging
• Excellent organizational, communication, and team-building skills
• Demonstrated history of impactful security research (e.g., advisories, assigned CVEs, or technical publications)

Tech Stack

• Assembly
• iOS

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays