A cybersecurity startup is looking for a Security Researcher – AppSec to join its growing Research team.
The company develops an AI-driven platform designed to identify and prevent security vulnerabilities and design flaws early in the software development lifecycle.
This is not a traditional vulnerability research role and does not involve a research lab or mobile security. The position focuses on deep Application Security research, customer-driven insights, and turning real-world security challenges into meaningful product improvements.
Key Responsibilities
• Research Application Security trends, methodologies, risks, and customer use cases
• Analyze customer feedback and identify opportunities to improve product capabilities
• Work closely with Delivery, Customer Success, POC, Product, and Engineering teams
• Support technical evaluations, demonstrations, and customer-facing initiatives
• Translate AppSec knowledge into practical product recommendations
• Create professional research content, articles, and technical materials
• Represent the company at industry events and international conferences
• Communicate complex security concepts clearly to technical and business audiences
Required Experience
• Strong hands-on background in Application Security or Product Security
• Proven experience working directly with AppSec methodologies, tools, and practices
• Relevant research experience from a technological military unit, cybersecurity company, or both
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with customers and cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical thinking and a product-oriented research mindset
• Willingness to travel internationally for conferences and professional events
Strong Advantages
• Experience working with secure SDLC, code security, or software design risks
• Background supporting POCs, customer evaluations, or product demonstrations
• Experience writing technical articles or presenting security research
• Familiarity with AI-driven security products