Principal Security Engineer
Core
Conduct vulnerability research and offensive security assessments on Windows to identify risks and develop durable defenses.
Role type
Principal Security Engineer (Offensive Security)
Builds
Reusable security tools, automation, proof-of-concept exploits, and scalable mitigations.
Domain
Operating Systems Security (Windows)
Required skills
Vulnerability research, penetration testing, exploit development, code auditing, fuzzing, manual and automated security analysis, C/C++ application security, OS security mitigation bypass, security tool development, architecture review.
Preferred skills
Experience with Windows product engineering teams, emerging attack techniques understanding.
Technologies
Windows, C/C++, Fuzzing tools, Penetration testing frameworks, Code auditing tools.
Responsibilities
Conduct vulnerability research and offensive security assessments; Review product architecture and native code for security risks; Develop proof-of-concept exploits and scalable mitigations; Design and build reusable security tools and automation; Partner with engineering teams to incorporate security into product design.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship
