Software Development Engineer - Application Security / Vulnerability Research
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makeen custom software development technology servicesSeattle (WA)
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Software Development Engineer – Application Security / Vulnerability Research**Location:** Remote – U.S. based (Seattle, WA preferred; Boston, MA acceptable)**Experience:** 3+ years**Contract:** 3 months, renewable quarterly**Work Authorization Requirements:*** U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders only* W-2 contract only* No C2C or sponsorshipRole OverviewWe are seeking a Software Development Engineer with a strong background in application security, vulnerability research, and secure software development. The engineer will analyze known vulnerabilities, reproduce security issues, develop proof-of-concept exploits, and work with isolated environments for vulnerability testing.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.3+ years of experience in application security, vulnerability research, or secure software development.Strong understanding of CVE taxonomy, CVSS scoring, and CWE vulnerability classes.Experience writing exploits or proof-of-concept (PoC) reproductions for known vulnerabilities.Strong programming skills in Python and C/C++.Experience with shell scripting.Hands-on experience with Docker and Docker Compose for isolated testing environments.Preferred QualificationsExperience with vulnerability analysis and security research.Knowledge of memory corruption, authentication, injection, and other common vulnerability classes.Experience debugging and analyzing software at the system level.Familiarity with security testing and vulnerability assessment tools.Software Engineering or Applied Science background with hands-on security experience.What We OfferOpportunity to work on large-scale, enterprise systemsFully remote, globally distributed teamCollaborative Agile environmentLong-term project stability and growth opportunities
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