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Senior Offensive Security Engineer

San Mateo, CA Β· On-site

$130K - $178K/yr

As an Offensive Security Engineer within the Detection and Response team (DART), you'll engage in the offensive security assessments that strengthen our defense capabilities. Working closely with the ...

$84K - $115K/yr

Support offensive security engagements and mentor engineers as needed while remaining highly hands-on in day-to-day testing, analysis, documentation, and remediation validation activities.

We are seeking candidates with a passion for offensive security, deep technical expertise in ... Experience in reverse engineering thick‑client and mobile applications to identify ...

We're looking for an Offensive Security Engineer to think like an attacker and validate the security of Array's products through real-world exploitation. You're a paid hacker; you'll operate with ...

Senior Offensive Security Engineer

OR Β· On-site +1

$170K/yr

We're looking for an Offensive Security Engineer to think like an attacker and validate the security of Array's products through real-world exploitation. You're a paid hacker; you'll operate with ...

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How much do internship offensive security engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for internship offensive security engineer in the United States is $152,773.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $143,000.00 and $158,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an internship offensive security engineer?

Internship Offensive Security Engineers are students or early-career professionals who assist organizations in identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities from an attacker's perspective. Their main responsibilities often include performing penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and security research under the supervision of experienced security engineers. Through this hands-on experience, interns gain practical knowledge of cybersecurity tools, techniques, and industry best practices while contributing to the organization's overall security posture. This role is ideal for those seeking to start a career in cybersecurity, especially in ethical hacking and penetration testing.

What does an internship offensive security engineer do?

As an Internship Offensive Security Engineer, you can expect to work on a variety of hands-on tasks such as assisting with penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security research. Interns often help in simulating real-world cyberattacks under supervision, writing reports on findings, and collaborating with security teams to recommend remediation strategies. You may also participate in red team exercises and learn to use industry-standard tools, gaining exposure to the workflow and methodologies of experienced offensive security professionals. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop technical skills and gain practical experience in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an internship offensive security engineer?

To thrive as an Internship Offensive Security Engineer, you need a solid understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, network protocols, and penetration testing methodologies, typically supported by relevant coursework or certifications like CompTIA Security+ or OSCP. Familiarity with tools such as Kali Linux, Metasploit, Wireshark, and vulnerability scanners is often essential. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and effective communication set top candidates apart. These skills and qualities are crucial for identifying vulnerabilities, collaborating with teams, and ensuring organizational security.

What is the difference between Internship Offensive Security Engineer vs Security Analyst?

AspectInternship Offensive Security EngineerSecurity Analyst
Required CredentialsBasic cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+), relevant courseworkSecurity+ or equivalent, sometimes additional certifications like CEH
Work EnvironmentHands-on penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, simulated attacksMonitoring security systems, analyzing threats, incident response
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, cybersecurity firms, organizations with active security testing teamsAll industries, focusing on security monitoring and risk management

Internship Offensive Security Engineers focus on practical penetration testing and offensive security tasks, often in a hands-on environment, while Security Analysts primarily monitor and analyze security threats. Both roles require foundational cybersecurity knowledge, but the internship provides more direct offensive security experience.

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Staff Offensive Security Engineer

Atlanta, GA β€’ On-site

Owl Ventures
Investment Clubs and Venture Capital CompaniesΒ β€’Β 11 - 50 employees

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Greenlight is a family technology company on a mission to help families raise financially smart kids and navigate life together. Its suite of products β€” including the Greenlight app, debit card, Safe Family GPS trackers, and Family Hub β€” brings together financial tools, safety features, and everyday family management in one connected experience. Designed for busy families who want convenience without compromise, Greenlight continues to innovate alongside the evolving needs of modern life. Today, more than 6.5 million family members trust Greenlight to stay in sync.

At Greenlight, we're here to make the day‑to‑day easier and futures brighter, so families can spend less time managing life, and more time living it. That's why we get out of bed every morning.

Greenlight is looking for a Staff Offensive Security Engineer for our Security team. This individual will be responsible for the continuous offensive security validation across our consumer digital platforms, mobile applications, cloud infrastructure, internal corporate environments, and emerging hardware device lines. The Staff Offensive Security Engineer will drive the long‑term technical strategy for offensive security, lead complex red teaming and multi‑stage adversary simulations, manage deep‑dive vulnerability research into high‑risk areas, champion a culture of security‑minded development across the R&D organization, and establish automated security guardrails and self‑healing infrastructure within a fintech environment.

Your day-to-day:
  • Lead Technical Strategy: Define the long‑term vision for offensive security at Greenlight, moving beyond point‑in‑time testing to continuous security validation.
  • Red Teaming & Adversary Simulation: Design and execute complex, multi‑stage adversary simulations targeting our cloud infrastructure (AWS), mobile applications (iOS/Android), and internal corporate environments.
  • Vulnerability Research: Conduct deep‑dive research into high‑risk areas of our ecosystem, identifying zero‑day vulnerabilities or sophisticated logic flaws that automated tools miss.
  • Pave the "Golden Path": Partner with DevOps and Engineering to build automated security guardrails and "self‑healing" infrastructure that prevents common attack vectors from being introduced.
  • Incident Response Support: Work closely with the Detection and Response team to improve our monitoring capabilities by performing "purple team" exercises to validate alert coverage.
  • Mentorship: Act as a force multiplier by mentoring senior and mid‑level engineers, fostering a culture of security‑minded development across the entire R&D organization.
What you’ll bring to the team:
  • Expert‑level Offensive Skills: 8+ years of experience in offensive security, red teaming, or penetration testing, with a proven track record of uncovering critical vulnerabilities in complex environments.
  • Cloud Native Expertise: Deep understanding of AWS security architecture, including IAM bypass techniques, container escapes (Kubernetes), and serverless security.
  • Application Security Depth: Experience with manual code review (Node.js, Python, or Go) and bypass techniques for modern web and mobile security controls.
  • Automation Mindset: Ability to script in Python, Bash, or Go to automate exploitation chains or integrate security testing into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strategic Communication: The ability to translate complex technical risks into business impact for executive stakeholders while remaining a trusted peer to software engineers.
  • Relevant Certifications (Optional but valued): OSCP/OSCE, GXPN, or equivalent demonstration of deep technical skill.
  • An Ethical Hacker at Heart: You are curious, persistent, and think outside the box to find ways around traditional security controls.
  • A Collaborative Partner: You believe that "breaking things" is only half the job; the real value is in helping the team build them back stronger.
  • Owner Mindset: You take pride in your work and feel a deep sense of responsibility for the safety of our families and their finances.
Work perks at Greenlight:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and HSA match
  • Paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Traditional 401k with company match
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid company holidays and pop‑up bonus holidays
  • Professional development stipend
  • Mental health resources
  • 1:1 financial planners
  • Fertility healthcare
  • 100% paid parental and caregiving leave, plus cleaning service and meals during your leave
  • Flexible WFH, both remote and in‑office opportunities
  • Fully stocked kitchen, catered lunches, and occasional in‑office happy hours
  • Employee resource groups
Our stance on salaries:

Greenlight provides a competitive compensation package with a market‑based approach to pay and will vary depending on your location, experience and skill set. The total compensation package for this position will also include a discretionary performance bonus, equity rewards, medical benefits, 401K match, and more. Greenlight conducts continuous compensation evaluations across departments and geographies to ensure we are keeping our pay current and competitive.

The estimated base pay range for this position in (NY, CA, WA): $165,000-200,000

The estimated base pay range for this position in (CO): $165,000-185,000

Who we are:

It takes a talented team to aim for a mission like ours. We're looking for people who ask "is it bold enough?" People who bring their real selves to the table and push the people around them to do the same. We win by never hesitating to jump in, offer a hand, or share the credit, because we know we're stronger together than apart. And through all of it, the mission stays the thing we measure ourselves against: are we doing right by the families counting on us? If that sounds like your kind of team, we'd love for you to apply.

Greenlight is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Greenlight is committed to an inclusive work environment and interview experience. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in our hiring process, please reach out to your recruiter directly or email accomodations@greenlight.me.

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About Owl Ventures

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Industry

Investment clubs and venture capital companies

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

San Francisco, CA, US

Year founded

2014

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