Senior Vulnerability Researcher (Offensive Security)

Senior Vulnerability Researcher (Offensive Security) Are you passionate about uncovering hidden threats and staying ahead of adversaries in an ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape? A globally recognized and innovation-driven security organization is expanding its elite research team and seeking a highly skilled Senior Vulnerability Researcher. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of zero-day discovery, influence next-generation security solutions, and contribute to research that shapes the broader cybersecurity community. In this role, you will join a collaborative team of advanced researchers dedicated to identifying, analyzing, and mitigating complex vulnerabilities across a wide range of platforms. Your work will directly impact the development of cutting-edge protections used by enterprises worldwide, while also contributing thought leadership through publications and industry engagement. This Role Offers: Fully remote work environment with global collaboration exposure Opportunity to work on high-impact, real-world security challenges Visibility into emerging threats and cutting-edge exploit techniques Support for publishing research and presenting at industry events Strong culture of innovation, autonomy, and technical excellence Focus: Investigate and analyze newly disclosed and undiscovered vulnerabilities across software ecosystems Perform reverse engineering on binaries, protocols, and file formats to uncover security weaknesses Develop and validate proof-of-concept exploits to demonstrate risk and impact Produce clear, actionable technical documentation on vulnerabilities and attack vectors Track emerging threats through industry publications, research communities, and intelligence sources Build and enhance tools to streamline vulnerability research and reverse engineering workflows Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to improve detection and mitigation strategies Skill Set: Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP IP and related protocols Experience with reverse engineering across architectures such as x86, ARM, or others Proficiency with tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, WinDbg, gdb, LLDB, or Wireshark Programming experience in at least two languages such as C, C++, Python, Java, or similar Ability to analyze exploit techniques and bypass mitigation controls such as ASLR and DEP Familiarity with operating system internals across multiple platforms Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and collaboration Additional Qualifications: Experience developing reliable exploit code across various vulnerability types Self-directed mindset with the ability to operate independently in a research-driven environment High attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred, but not required About Blue Signal: Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS