(Senior) Software or Research Engineer (Project DCT 2)

We are seeking a (Senior) Software/ Research Engineer with strong expertise in penetration testing and secure software development. This role blends hands-on offensive security work with the design and development of security-focused tools, frameworks, and prototypes. You will collaborate with researchers to model, test, and exploit vulnerabilities, and work with engineers to integrate security into innovative systems.

Key Responsibilities 

• Conduct advanced penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on applications, networks, and systems.
• Design and develop custom security tools, exploits, and proof-of-concept attacks for research purposes.
• Collaborate with research teams to simulate adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Analyze security flaws in emerging technologies and propose mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to publications, white papers, and technical reports on findings and methodologies.
• Familiarity with exploit development and reverse engineering.
• Solid knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and related offensive security models.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSCP, CREST CRT or similar certifications.
• Experience in security research and vulnerability disclosure.
• Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Previous involvement in Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions or bug bounty programs.