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Senior Security Researcher (Red Team)

Pindrop
Location
US - Remote; US-Remote
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Security
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3+ years of hands-on penetration testing and red team experience across SaaS applications, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and web applications.
  • Demonstrable experience attacking GenAI or LLM-based systems, including prompt injection, jailbreaking, indirect prompt attacks, model extraction, or adversarial input generation.
  • Hands-on experience with deepfake tools, voice synthesis, or audio/visual spoofing technologies in an offensive or research context.
  • Strong proficiency with offensive security tooling such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nmap, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, or equivalent frameworks.
  • Experience configuring and operating SAST and DAST tools and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language, with Python strongly preferred, for custom attack tooling and workflow automation.
Nice to have
  • Prior software development or secure architecture experience, including the ability to reason about production code across multiple languages.
  • Research, publication, or deep practitioner background in adversarial machine learning, LLM security, or voice/audio deepfake detection.
  • Relevant certifications such as OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, GXPN, CEH, or equivalent.
  • Prior experience in voice biometrics, AI security, fraud prevention, or similarly high-risk product environments.
What the job really is

As a Senior Security Researcher (Red Team) at Pindrop, you will proactively identify and exploit weaknesses in various systems, including AI-powered platforms, to enhance security measures. Your responsibilities will include conducting adversarial testing, simulating real-world attacks, and collaborating with other teams to improve defenses. You will also be involved in penetration testing, architecture reviews, and developing automation for security workflows.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package, including RSUs (Restricted Stock Units) for all employees.
  • Remote-first environment.
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Generous health and welfare plans, including one employer-paid 'employee-only' plan.
  • Best-in-class Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contribution.
  • Low-cost vision and dental plans for you and your family.
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary range mentioned for the role, only a general guideline for base pay.
  • The role requires a high level of hands-on experience with AI systems, which may limit candidates without such background.
  • The position involves working in a fast-moving environment with minimal supervision, which may not suit everyone.
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