Vulnerability Researcher II

Most boards and executives are currently flying blind when it comes to cyber risk. They are guessing. At Safe, we’ve built an AI-driven engine that finally gives the C-Suite a clear, quantified, and real-time view of their security posture. We don’t just provide data; we provide certainty.

We are a $170M Series C-funded category leader. We don’t play in the mid-market; we operate at the highest levels of global enterprise. Today, we are proud to serve 10% of the Fortune 500, protecting global icons such as Apple, Netflix, AT&T, Verizon, and Victoria’s Secret.

As we scale toward our next chapter, we are looking for high-performers who want to do the best work of their careers at the intersection of AI and Cybersecurity.

The Culture Memo: Our Operating System

Safe is not a typical corporate environment. We are a high-intensity, mission-driven team. We value builders who want to define a category and work alongside people who are equally committed to excellence.

• Extreme Ownership: We don’t do "not my job." We hire people who see a gap and own the solution from start to finish.
• The Elite Standard: We serve the most sophisticated companies on the planet. Our work must be bulletproof. Whether it’s a line of code or a sales deck, we aim for Tier-1 quality every time.
• Methodology & Rigor: We don’t wing it. From Force Management and MEDDICC in sales to data-driven sprints in engineering, we rely on proven frameworks to stay disciplined and predictable.
• Radical Candor: We move too fast for politics or sugar-coating. We value direct, honest feedback that helps us find the right answer quickly.
• The Series C Hustle: We have the stability of a well-funded leader but the heart of a startup.

The Perks & Ownership:

We want our team to feel like owners because they are owners. We trust our people to manage their results and their time.

• Meaningful Equity: Every "Safestar" is a shareholder. You aren’t just an employee; you are a partner in our success.
• Unlimited Leaves: We don’t believe in clock-watching. We offer unlimited leave because we trust you to take the time you need to recharge while staying committed to the mission.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide top-tier medical insurance and wellness benefits to ensure you and your family are well cared for.
• Career Trajectory: We are growing aggressively. For high-performers, the path for advancement moves at the speed of your ambition.

Core Responsibilities:

• Primary role is to work with the Threat Research team focussing on vulnerability research to analyze affected products, versions, affected path, and trigger conditions for newly released vulnerabilities
• Utilize vulnerability and exploit intel feeds to identify newly disclosed CVEs or critical vulnerabilities without CVEs which are being exploited in the wild
• Setup a lab to generate PoC and detection queries using SAFE Query Language
• Coordinate with the SAFE Exploit Research team to build exploits for these CVEs
• Identify compensating controls that can be implemented to reduce the risk from these CVEs
• Continuous research on latest security trends and novel attacks based on Threat & Vulnerability feeds
• Proactively collaborate within the Threat Research and the Programme Management team

Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• M.Tech or B.Tech / B.E. / BCA in Computer Science or Information Technology
• Must have hands-on experience in solving CTF challenges
• Must have experience in effectively utilizing LLMs for vulnerability research
• Contributions to open source tools, CVEs advisories, or published research
• Hands-on knowledge of port scanners, vulnerability scanners and exploitation framework
• Hands-on experience with building modules/templates for detection or scanning in platforms like Nuclei, Metasploit, etc.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Effective communication, and interpersonal skills

Any of the following certifications would be preferred:

• OSCP
• CPTS
• CRTO

If you’re passionate about cyber risk, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a team that’s redefining security, we want to hear from you! 🚀