Security Researcher Technical Lead

Описание

We are looking for a senior security researcher to lead advanced vulnerability research in confidential computing technologies. This role combines deep technical expertise with organizational leadership spanning exploit development, architecture reviews, and executive-level influence on product security strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex vulnerability research across firmware, software, virtualization, and hardware security domains
• Conduct architecture security reviews, threat modeling, secure code reviews, and red team assessments
• Develop innovative analysis techniques, fuzzing frameworks, and security research tools
• Communicate complex technical findings to executives, engineering leaders, and external stakeholders
• Mentor and develop security researchers at various experience levels

Requirements

• Passion for security research and a demonstrated attacker's mindset
• Strong technical leadership with the ability to influence without direct authority
• Proven experience leading ambiguous, high-impact technical investigations
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with strategic leadership responsibilities
• 4+ years of experience in security research, offensive security, or a related field
• Proven track record of identifying significant security vulnerabilities and driving remediation
• Demonstrated experience leading complex security research or offensive security projects
• Degree, or equivalent experience, in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Extensive hands-on experience in C/C++ software development and security analysis
• Deep understanding of modern security principles, attack techniques, and defensive technologies
• Experience influencing technical decisions across multiple teams or organizations
• Strong analytical, technical leadership, and communication skills
• Fluency in English

Nice to have

• Experience in penetration testing, fuzzing, reverse engineering, exploit development, and static code analysis
• Expertise in embedded software and firmware security
• Deep understanding of OS internals, virtualization technologies, and compiler behavior
• Experience with hardware security, side-channel analysis, or trusted execution environments
• Knowledge of Intel Architecture and virtualization technologies (VMX/TDX)
• Strong understanding of cryptographic principles and secure system design
• Track record of published research, CVEs, conference presentations, or other industry-recognized security contributions

We offer

• This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site