Role: Cybersecurity Researcher
Location: South Bay Area (On-site or Remote flexibility)
Compensation: $175K – $225K + ~0.1% equity
Visa: Sponsorship available for all visa types
An early-stage cybersecurity startup (founded 2024) operating in stealth mode. The company has raised $25M in funding and currently employs about 20 people. Backed by top-tier investors, the startup is building advanced security solutions at the intersection of applied research and product development.
This role sits at the cutting edge of cybersecurity R&D. As a Cybersecurity Researcher, you’ll combine deep research expertise with hands-on engineering skills to design and implement novel approaches to securing systems and infrastructure. The position blends applied research with practical engineering, giving you a direct impact on shaping new security technologies.
Primary Language: Python
Focus Areas: Applied research, threat detection, system security, and vulnerability analysis
Role Types: Research Scientist & Applied Research, Security Engineer
Small, highly technical team (~20 employees)
Flexible work policy (on-site South Bay or fully remote)
High-impact environment with direct contributions to product direction and security innovation
Competitive base salary
Equity (~0.1%)
Visa sponsorship available
Opportunity to own projects end-to-end in a fast-growing startup
Founded: 2024
Funding: $25M
Team Size: 20
Industry: Cybersecurity
Stage: Stealth, early growth with strong investor backing