Trail of Bits
High-end cybersecurity consultancy with a real-world attacker mentality.
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Senior Vulnerability Researcher, Research

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About Trail of Bits

Trail of Bits serves clients in the defense, tech, finance, and blockchain industries. We help with their most difficult security challenges by designing and building new technology, researching new techniques to advance the state of practice, and reviewing the security of the latest available technology products before they hit the market.


Role

Our research team is looking for self-motivated teammates interested in exploring low-level technologies. We focus on discovering vulnerabilities, traversing security boundaries, and executing arbitrary code. You are expected to be at the forefront of security: researching, discovering and exploiting vulnerabilities in complex systems with millions of lines of code and the most advanced modern mitigations. Our team is fully remote, with a strong culture of teamwork and an interest in difficult projects. We often work in small fluid teams of 2-3 people, and encourage all researchers to learn from and contribute their expertise to all ongoing projects. We encourage moving between projects so as to develop and grow our internal expertise. We value creativity and deep understanding of software. Solid engineering skills are required for developing custom tooling to assist in your work. We encourage frequent communication between team members as it is essential to our success.


The base salary range for this role is $160,000-$250,000 DOE.

Responsibilities

  • Discover software vulnerabilities in complex code bases
  • Research exploitation and security mitigation bypass techniques
  • Reverse engineer software using IDA Pro and HexRays decompiler
  • Navigate and understand large source code codebases
  • Fully understand systems and identify trust/security boundaries and attack surfaces
  • Write detailed technical documentation
  • Develop custom tools to assist in your work
  • Proficiency working both independently and within a team

Requirements

  • Demonstrated successes in the discovery of software vulnerabilities
  • Focus on achieving the highest possible reliability
  • Detailed understanding of how computers work
  • Experience using IDA and HexRays
  • Familiarity with compiler internals
  • Familiarity with operating system architecture
  • Have an open mind and learning mindset
  • Proficient in C and C++
  • Proficient in Python
  • Proficient in X86-64 and ARM64
  • Experience with IDA Pro scripting and plugin development (HexRays a plus)
  • Desire to learn both new and old technologies
  • Desire to develop solutions as good as they can possibly be
  • Ability to communicate and document how complex systems work
  • Ability to stay motivated and focused while solving challenging problems

Company Perks

  • Flexible workforce with most team members choosing to work from home. We encourage you to harness your personal working style to let you work best.
  • Liberal expense policy for acquiring equipment and software that helps you do your job. If we need anything to work effectively, we buy it.
  • Realistic research tempo and expectations when working on challenging problems. Work-life balance that encourages long-term success.
  • Helpful IDA plugins
  • Exceptional employee benefits


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What are Trail of Bits Perks + Benefits

Trail of Bits Benefits Overview

Empowered Living
From the moment you start, our holistic approach takes care of you and your family with fully company-covered insurance packages — health, dental, vision, disability, and life. We complement this with a solid 401(k) match of 5% of your base salary to build your future financial health. Plus, to maintain a healthy work-life balance, you're entitled to 4 weeks (20 days) of paid vacation (unless otherwise mandated by jurisdictional regulations), with the flexibility to add more.

Nurturing New Beginnings
Embracing life's milestones is part of our ethos. As you welcome new family members, our 4 months of parental leave ensures you're fully present in those precious early moments. And if relocating to the vibrant heart of New York City is part of your journey, we make the move smoother with a $5,000 relocation assistance.

Work & Life Enrichment
We recognize that a fulfilling career transcends the confines of the office. That's why we offer an initial $1,000 Working-from-Home (WFH) stipend to set up your ideal home office, ensuring productivity and comfort in your workspace. Our commitment to your continuous learning and development comes with a yearly $750 L&D stipend, encouraging you to grow your skills and knowledge. To foster our united spirit, we bring everyone together for an all-company celebration, with all travel and accommodation provided, to recognize our shared successes and strengthen our community bonds.

Community Impact
Integral to our culture is a dedication to exerting a positive influence beyond our workplace, where we annually match your philanthropic contributions up to $2,000. Our commitment also extends to environmental responsibility, where employees can participate in Project Wren, a subscription service that offsets their carbon footprint through climate change initiatives.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Mandated unconscious bias training
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Transgender health care benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Pay transparency
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

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