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Founded in 2012 by 3 expert hackers with no investment capital, Trail of Bits is the premier place for security experts to boldly advance security and address technology’s newest and most challenging risks. It has helped secure some of the world's most targeted organizations and devices. Our combination of novel research with practical solutions reduces the security risks that our clients face from emerging technologies. Our work helps drive the security industry and the public understanding of the technology underlying our world.
Cybersecurity preparedness is a moving target. Companies like ours are the tip of the spear in the fight against attackers. Our research-based and custom-engineering approach ensures that our client’s capabilities are at the forefront of what’s available. For companies and technologies that live and die by their security, a proactive, tailored approach is required to keep one step ahead of attackers.
Democratizing security information is essential. As part of our business, we provide ongoing informational support through blogs, whitepapers, newsletters, meetups, and open-source tools. The more the community understands security, the more they’ll understand why a company like ours is so unique and valuable.
This role is for a security-focused software engineer who will design, build, and enhance security tools and frameworks across various contexts. You'll work on projects ranging from compiler-based security tools to AI/ML security frameworks, contributing to software that makes a real difference in the security landscape.
You'll work on diverse projects and technologies, developing your expertise across multiple domains while building practical tools to solve security problems. You'll collaborate with researchers, security experts, and clients to understand complex security challenges and implement effective solutions.
Software development will primarily involve Rust, C++, and Python, with occasional work in Go and Java. The role involves maintaining existing projects and creating novel solutions to emerging security challenges.
You will typically work in teams of 2–4 people, all from remote locations. Technical leads guide the team’s work, collaborating with you and other members to define responsibilities based on project needs, individual strengths, and team input. Frequent communication with team members and clients is essential to success, and writing about your work publicly is encouraged and incentivized.
We welcome applications from experienced professionals and talented recent graduates with relevant skills and interests.
Security Tool Development: Design and implement security-focused software tools and frameworks
Open Source Contribution: Contribute to open-source security projects and develop internal tools
Security Solution Architecture: Analyze complex security challenges and develop practical, deployable solutions
Full-Stack Security Understanding: Understand security implications across the stack, from low-level systems to application frameworks
Secure Implementation: Implement secure CI/CD pipelines and integration with GitHub Actions
AI/ML Security Research: Contribute to AI/ML security research and tooling
Security Code Review: Evaluate and improve the security of existing software through code review and enhancement
Technical Communication: Communicate technical concepts effectively to team members, clients, and the broader security community
Technical Troubleshooting: Root-cause analysis and debugging on low-level technical issues
Project Management: Interpret requirements, decompose tasks, and make engineering estimates
(Preferred qualifications are nice to have, but not required. Please apply even if you don’t meet all of these!)
The US base salary for this full-time position ranges from 150,000 to 200,000, excluding benefits and potential bonuses. Various factors influence our salary ranges, including the specific role, level of seniority, geographic location, and the nature of the employment contract. An individual's specific work location, unique skills, experience, and relevant educational background will determine the final offer within this range. The presented salary range encompasses the starting salaries for all U.S. locations. For a precise salary estimate tailored to your preferred location, please discuss it with your recruiter during the hiring process.
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Trail of Bits is our people, not a place. With over 100+ employees working from every time zone across the globe, our remote-first culture is built on autonomy and trust (and backed by smile-worthy benefits) for full-time employees:
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Fitness Stipend
Mental Health Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) / Retirement Plan
401(k) Match
Performance Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Fertility Benefits
PTO / Vacation
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Conference Attendance
Learning & Development Budget
Employee Referral Bonus
Company Offsites / Retreats
Team Events & Social Budget
Charity Matching
Home Office Stipend
Flexible Hours
