Senior Security Engineer, Trail of Bits

• We welcome applications from experienced professionals and talented recent graduates with relevant skills and interests
• Strong software development skills with experience in: Rust, C++, and/or Python. Occasionally, Go or Java knowledge is necessary
• Knowledge of AI/ML systems and associated security challenges
• Familiarity with AI development tools like Claude Code, Cursor, and others
• Experience with secure development practices and building secure software
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new programming languages, frameworks, and technologies
• Understanding of computer security principles and common vulnerability classes
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing

Desirable

• 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
• 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