Product Security Research Engineer - Remote / Telecommute

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Cynet Systems, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!We are looking for Product Security Research Engineer - Remote / Telecommute for our client in San Jose, CAJob Title: Product Security Research Engineer - Remote / TelecommuteJob Location: San Jose, CAJob Type: ContractJob Overview:Pay Range: $74.90hr - $98.16hrThe Product Security Research Engineer will focus on advanced vulnerability research, attack path discovery, and deep technical security analysis across complex software systems. The role involves identifying exploit chains, performing impact analysis, and translating offensive security research into defensive engineering guidance to strengthen product security posture. The position also explores AI-driven approaches to scale vulnerability discovery and analysis.Requirement/Must Have:6 9 years of experience in Product Security Engineering, Vulnerability Research, or Offensive Security.Strong understanding of software vulnerabilities including logic flaws, memory corruption, and authentication bypass issues.Experience analyzing cloud-native and hybrid-cloud environments.Strong architectural and systems thinking with ability to identify attack paths.Experience working with security architects and engineering teams in collaborative environments.Strong technical research and analytical skills.Experience:Experience identifying and analyzing attack paths and exploit chains.Experience performing deep-dive vulnerability impact analysis and blast radius assessment.Experience translating offensive security findings into defensive mitigation strategies.Experience participating in high-impact security triage and technical risk assessments.Experience exploring or implementing AI-driven security analysis or automation tools.Experience working in distributed engineering environments preferred.Responsibilities:Partner with security architects to identify and validate potential exploit sequences.Develop proof-of-concept exploit models to demonstrate vulnerability chaining and impact.Conduct deep technical research to determine vulnerability blast radius and affected systems.Identify impacted products, versions, and associated risk exposure.Translate offensive security findings into preventative engineering guidance and mitigations.Provide technical evidence and architectural recommendations to development teams.Explore AI-driven approaches to automate vulnerability discovery and analysis.Serve as a technical subject matter expert during security triage and risk discussions.Should Have:Experience with reverse engineering or exploit development.Familiarity with graph-based security analysis and attack path modeling.Contributions to security research, CVEs, whitepapers, or security tools.Experience in large-scale distributed engineering environments.Skills:Vulnerability research and offensive security techniques.Attack path discovery and exploit chaining.Software security analysis (logic flaws, memory corruption, auth bypass).Cloud-native and hybrid-cloud security architecture.AI/ML-driven security automation concepts.Risk and impact analysis (blast radius evaluation).Technical documentation and security reporting.Collaboration with engineering and architecture teams.Qualification And Education:Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred.Equivalent professional experience accepted.