Cybersecurity Researcher

Role: Cybersecurity Researcher Location: South Bay Area (On-site or Remote flexibility)Compensation: $175K - $225K + ~0.1% equityVisa: Sponsorship available for all visa typesCompanyAn early-stage cybersecurity startup (founded 2024) operating in stealth mode. The company has raised $25M in funding and currently employs about 20 people. Backed by top-tier investors, the startup is building advanced security solutions at the intersection of applied research and product development.Role OverviewThis role sits at the cutting edge of cybersecurity R&D. As a Cybersecurity Researcher, you'll combine deep research expertise with hands-on engineering skills to design and implement novel approaches to securing systems and infrastructure. The position blends applied research with practical engineering, giving you a direct impact on shaping new security technologies.Tech EnvironmentPrimary Language: PythonFocus Areas: Applied research, threat detection, system security, and vulnerability analysisRole Types: Research Scientist & Applied Research, Security EngineerCulture & WorkstyleSmall, highly technical team (~20 employees)Flexible work policy (on-site South Bay or fully remote)High-impact environment with direct contributions to product direction and security innovation Benefits & PerksCompetitive base salaryEquity (~0.1%)Visa sponsorship availableOpportunity to own projects end-to-end in a fast-growing startup Fast FactsFounded: 2024Funding: $25MTeam Size: 20Industry: CybersecurityStage: Stealth, early growth with strong investor backing