Vulnerability Researcher II

Safe
New Delhi, India
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level cybersecurity researchers who thrive in high-intensity, mission-driven environments and possess hands-on experience with CTF challenges and AI-driven tools.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on CTF experience and a track record of open-source contributions or published research
    — “Contributions to open source tools, CVEs advisories, or published research”
  • Individuals who have built detection or scanning modules for tools like Nuclei or Metasploit
    — “Hands-on experience with building modules/templates for detection or scanning in platforms like Nuclei, Metasploit, etc.”
  • Professionals who can work independently and take ownership of complex solutions
    — “We don’t do 'not my job.' We hire people who see a gap and own the solution from start to finish.”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a high level of technical rigor and adherence to proven frameworks
    — “We rely on proven frameworks to stay disciplined and predictable.”
  • Candidates must be prepared to meet the elite standard of quality for enterprise-level clients
    — “Our work must be bulletproof. Whether it’s a line of code or a sales deck, we aim for Tier-1 quality every time.”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate experience with AI-driven tools and LLMs in vulnerability research during interviews
    — “Must have experience in effectively utilizing LLMs for vulnerability research”
  • Emphasize your ability to independently own and complete complex projects from start to finish
    — “We hire people who see a gap and own the solution from start to finish.”
  • Showcase your hands-on experience with vulnerability scanners and exploitation frameworks in your application
    — “Hands-on knowledge of port scanners, vulnerability scanners and exploitation framework”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • identify and exploit vulnerabilities
  • contribute to open source tools
Typical background
M.Tech or B.Tech / B.E. / BCA in Computer Science or Information Technology

Skills & requirements

Required

Vulnerability ResearchCTF ChallengesLlms For Vulnerability ResearchPort ScannersVulnerability ScannersExploitation FrameworksBuilding Modules/templates For Detection Or Scanning

Preferred

OSCPCPTSCRTO

Stack & domain

CTF ChallengesLlms For Vulnerability ResearchPort ScannersVulnerability ScannersExploitation FrameworkNucleiMetasploitEffective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOSCPCPTSCRTOCybersecurityAi-driven Security

About the role

Original posting from Safe via Lever

Most boards and executives are currently flying blind when it comes to cyber risk. They are guessing. At Safe, we’ve built an AI-driven engine that finally gives the C-Suite a clear, quantified, and real-time view of their security posture. We don’t just provide data; we provide certainty.

We are a $170M Series C-funded category leader. We don’t play in the mid-market; we operate at the highest levels of global enterprise. Today, we are proud to serve 10% of the Fortune 500, protecting global icons such as Apple, Netflix, AT&T, Verizon, and Victoria’s Secret.

As we scale toward our next chapter, we are looking for high-performers who want to do the best work of their careers at the intersection of AI and Cybersecurity.

The Culture Memo: Our Operating System

Safe is not a typical corporate environment. We are a high-intensity, mission-driven team. We value builders who want to define a category and work alongside people who are equally committed to excellence.

Extreme Ownership: We don’t do "not my job." We hire people who see a gap and own the solution from start to finish.

The Elite Standard: We serve the most sophisticated companies on the planet. Our work must be bulletproof. Whether it’s a line of code or a sales deck, we aim for Tier-1 quality every time.

Methodology & Rigor: We don’t wing it. From Force Management and MEDDICC in sales to data-driven sprints in engineering, we rely on proven frameworks to stay disciplined and predictable.

Radical Candor: We move too fast for politics or sugar-coating. We value direct, honest feedback that helps us find the right answer quickly.

The Series C Hustle: We have the stability of a well-funded leader but the heart of a startup.

The Perks & Ownership:

We want our team to feel like owners because they are owners. We trust our people to manage their results and their time.

Meaningful Equity: Every "Safestar" is a shareholder. You aren’t just an employee; you are a partner in our success.

Unlimited Leaves: We don’t believe in clock-watching. We offer unlimited leave because we trust you to take the time you need to recharge while staying committed to the mission.

Comprehensive Benefits: We provide top-tier medical insurance and wellness benefits to ensure you and your family are well cared for.

Career Trajectory: We are growing aggressively. For high-performers, the path for advancement moves at the speed of your ambition.

Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications::

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M.Tech or B.Tech / B.E. / BCA in Computer Science or Information Technology

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Must have hands-on experience in solving CTF challenges

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Must have experience in effectively utilizing LLMs for vulnerability research

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Contributions to open source tools, CVEs advisories, or published research

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Hands-on knowledge of port scanners, vulnerability scanners and exploitation framework

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Hands-on experience with building modules/templates for detection or scanning in platforms like Nuclei, Metasploit, etc.

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Able to work independently with minimum supervision

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Effective communication, and interpersonal skills

Any of the following certifications would be preferred: 

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OSCP

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CPTS

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CRTO

If you’re passionate about cyber risk, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a team that’s redefining security, we want to hear from you! 🚀

Source: Safe careers (Lever)

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