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Weekend Offensive Security Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Red Cup IT, Inc.

Senior Security Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$123.40K - $169.20K/yr

Offensive Security certifications for deep technical testing skills. - CCSP / AWS Certified Security: Specialized cloud security expertise. - CASE: Certified Application Security Engineer (Focus on ...

Red Cup IT Inc

Senior Security Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$123.40K - $169.20K/yr

Offensive Security certifications for deep technical testing skills. - CCSP / AWS Certified Security: Specialized cloud security expertise. - CASE: Certified Application Security Engineer (Focus on ...

Rivian

Staff Security Engineer - AI Security

Irvine, CA · On-site

$140.60K - $175.80K/yr

This role will operate across Offensive Security, Secure Architecture, and AI/ML. You will act as ... Partner closely with engineering teams to brainstorm, review & validate remediations for the gaps ...

Rivian

Staff Security Engineer - AI Security

Irvine, CA

$140.60K - $175.80K/yr

This role will operate across Offensive Security, Secure Architecture, and AI/ML. You will act as ... Partner closely with engineering teams to brainstorm, review & validate remediations for the gaps ...

anduril

Manager, Cyber Threat Intelligence

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$166K - $220K/yr

Senior Offensive Security Engineer Costa Mesa, California, United States Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with ...

StubHub

Senior Product Security Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$123.40K - $169.20K/yr

If you're passionate about offensive security, CI/CD hardening, and driving real impact across ... for developers. * Respond to security incidents, perform root cause analyses, and recommend ...

StubHub

Senior Product Security Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$200K - $250K/yr

If you're passionate about offensive security, CI/CD hardening, and driving real impact across ... for developers. * Respond to security incidents, perform root cause analyses, and recommend ...

FieldAI

Robotics Product Security Engineer

Irvine, CA

$63 - $84.25/hr

Experience with vulnerability research, offensive security, or adversarial testing * Background in ... Our teams span AI, software, robotics engineering, product, field deployment, and technical ...

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StubHub

Senior Product Security Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$200K - $250K/yr

If you're passionate about offensive security, CI/CD hardening, and driving real impact across ... for developers. * Respond to security incidents, perform root cause analyses, and recommend ...

StubHub

Senior Product Security Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

If you're passionate about offensive security, CI/CD hardening, and driving real impact across ... for developers. * Respond to security incidents, perform root cause analyses, and recommend ...

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

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend offensive security engineer in Los Angeles, CA is $164,615.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $154,100.00 and $170,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Offensive Security Engineer vs Penetration Tester?

AspectWeekend Offensive Security EngineerPenetration Tester
CertificationsOSCP, CEH, GPENOSCP, CEH, GPEN
Work EnvironmentPart-time, project-based, often remoteFull-time, consulting or in-house roles
Industry UsageSecurity firms, tech companies, freelanceSecurity firms, consulting, internal security teams

The Weekend Offensive Security Engineer and Penetration Tester roles share similar certifications and skills, focusing on identifying vulnerabilities. However, the Weekend Offensive Security Engineer typically works part-time or on a flexible schedule, often remotely, while Penetration Testers usually hold full-time positions. Both roles are vital in cybersecurity, but the engineer role emphasizes a flexible, project-based approach, whereas Penetration Testers often work within organizations or consulting firms on scheduled assessments.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Offensive Security Engineer job openings in Los Angeles, CA as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 51% Physical, 23% Hybrid, and 26% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $164,615 per year, or $79.1 per hour.
Senior Offensive Security Engineer - Embedded Systems

Senior Offensive Security Engineer - Embedded Systems

Silvus Technologies

Los Angeles, CA • Hybrid

Other

Posted 4 hours ago

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking a Senior Offensive Security Engineer - Embedded Systems who will report to the Director of Software Engineering on the Software Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will focus on proactively identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in embedded systems (hardware, firmware, and associated software) to improve overall security posture. This role utilizes techniques such as penetration testing, reverse engineering, and threat modeling to find weaknesses in system design and architecture. 

This position is based at Silvus Technologies' headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA and is on a hybrid schedule; a minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

 ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assess security posture of Silvus-built software, hardware and firmware as well as the third-party components used in our products.
  • Provide expertise to other Silvus teams on real-world attack vectors and work with appropriate team members to implement and test mitigations.
  • Plan for, build and maintain capabilities needed to execute red team projects.
  • Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School diploma or GED plus 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 1 year in an offensive security role (e.g., penetration testing, red teaming, vulnerability assessment).
  • Broad experience assessing the security posture of everything from web applications to hardware and embedded systems.
  • Demonstrated experience leading offensive security engagements.
  • Experience with assessment of cloud based and containerized environments (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes).
  • Proven experience assessing and improving the security of mobile devices (Android and/or iOS).
  • Proficient with one or more programming languages (e.g. Rust, C/C++, Golang, Swift).
  • Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
  • All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

 PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (e.g., Mathematics, Computer Engineering).
  • Considerable experience building custom tooling to assist in offensive security activities.
  • Experience weaponizing vulnerabilities to provide unique capabilities.
  • Familiarity with security architectures of robot platforms (consumer or otherwise), aerospace, and physical systems.
  • In-depth experience developing features for and improving security of mobile applications, networks, or embedded systems.
  • Strong familiarity with mobile device exploitation techniques.
  • Broad familiarity with anti-tamper and reverse engineering mechanisms.
  • Regularly build, test, and deliver production-ready systems, especially for embedded and/or mobile.
  • Strong professional communication skills (written and verbal).

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Office environment.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
    • Lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations or testing.
    • Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.
    • Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.
    • Walking/Moving in the labs.

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