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depthfirst

Security Researcher

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Required : • 3+ years of full-time experience in security research, offensive security, or related fields. • Experience with finding vulnerabilities in source code • Experience creating PoC ...

DepthFirst

Security Researcher

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Qualifications * 3+ years of full-time experience in security research, offensive security, or related fields. * Experience with finding vulnerabilities in source code * Experience creating PoC ...

Cmu

Security Researcher

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

... security space. Our group focuses on applied research into the functionality of emerging and ... Full time/Part time Full time Pay Basis Salary More Information: * Please visit "Why Carnegie ...

Cmu

Network Security Researcher

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

As a network security researcher on the Network Situational Awareness team, you will research ... Full time/Part time Full time Pay Basis Salary More Information: * Please visit "Why Carnegie ...

Cmu

Network Security Researcher

Arlington, VA · On-site

As a network security researcher on the Network Situational Awareness team, you will research ... Full time/Part time Full time Pay Basis Salary More Information: * Please visit "Why Carnegie ...

Cmu

Senior Security Researcher

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

... security space. Our group focuses on applied research into the functionality of emerging and ... Full time/Part time Full time Pay Basis Salary More Information: * Please visit "Why Carnegie ...

Cmu

Associate Security Researcher

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

... security space. Our group focuses on applied research into the functionality of emerging and ... Full time/Part time Full time Pay Basis Salary More Information: * Please visit "Why Carnegie ...

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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time security researcher in the United States is $51.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.76 and $53.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Security Researcher vs Penetration Tester?

AspectFull Time Security ResearcherPenetration Tester
CredentialsSecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, OSCP), strong technical backgroundCertifications like CEH, OSCP, practical hacking skills
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, cybersecurity firms, corporate security teamsClient sites, security firms, consulting environments
Industry UsageDeveloping security tools, analyzing vulnerabilities, threat researchSimulating attacks to identify vulnerabilities, testing security measures

While both roles focus on cybersecurity, a Full Time Security Researcher primarily conducts in-depth research and develops security solutions, whereas a Penetration Tester actively tests systems for vulnerabilities through simulated attacks. Both roles require strong technical skills and certifications but differ in daily tasks and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Security Researcher job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,000 per year, or $51.4 per hour.

Security Researcher

depthfirst

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Full-time

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Job Summary:
Depthfirst is on a mission to solve security by building intelligence to detect and remediate critical software vulnerabilities. The Security Researcher will build technology for vulnerability discovery, collaborate with AI researchers, and contribute to developing advanced detection capabilities.
Responsibilities:
• Build a technology capable of finding novel vulnerabilities at scale both in open source and proprietary codebases
• Develop techniques to reduce false positives leveraging automated exploitation, proof of concept generation and context inference
• Work closely with engineers to understand limitations and design new methodologies to improve our system
• Publish internal technical reports and contribute to security advisories as needed
• Work on a Product that Solves a Critical Problem - and we already have a handful of customers who have found it valuable in fixing some eye-opening vulnerabilities within the first few days of using our product.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 3+ years of full-time experience in security research, offensive security, or related fields.
• Experience with finding vulnerabilities in source code
• Experience creating PoC exploits for vulnerabilities
• Programming experience in Python
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent industry experience
• A love for technology, and an insatiable curiosity for new tools to tackle real problems
• Capable of solving complex problems with simple solutions. Building reliable and scalable products, making right trade-offs along the way
• A tendency to leave things in a better way than you found it
Company:
depthfirst develops an AI-powered security platform for detecting, triaging, and remediating software vulnerabilities. Founded in 2024, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.

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