Security Researcher Technical Lead
Intel, Israel, Haifa
- Pay
- Not listed by the employer
- Work type
- Not stated
- Level
- Senior
- Area
- Research
- Posted
- 11 days ago
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Job Details:
Job Description:
We are looking for a senior security researcher to lead advanced vulnerability research in confidential computing technologies. This role combines deep technical expertise with organizational leadership — spanning exploit development, architecture reviews, and executive-level influence on product security strategy.
What You'll Do
- Lead complex vulnerability research across firmware, software, virtualization, and hardware security domains
- Conduct architecture security reviews, threat modeling, secure code reviews, and red team assessments
- Develop innovative analysis techniques, fuzzing frameworks, and security research tools
- Communicate complex technical findings to executives, engineering leaders, and external stakeholders
- Mentor and develop security researchers at various experience levels
What We're Looking For
- Passion for security research and a demonstrated attacker's mindset
- Strong technical leadership with the ability to influence without direct authority
- Proven experience leading ambiguous, high-impact technical investigations
- Ability to balance hands-on technical work with strategic leadership responsibilities
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in security research, offensive security, or a related field.
- Proven track record of identifying significant security vulnerabilities and driving remediation
- Demonstrated experience leading complex security research or offensive security projects
- Degree, or equivalent experience, in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Extensive hands-on experience in C/C++ software development and security analysis
- Deep understanding of modern security principles, attack techniques, and defensive technologies
- Experience influencing technical decisions across multiple teams or organizations
- Strong analytical, technical leadership, and communication skills
- Fluency in English
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in penetration testing, fuzzing, reverse engineering, exploit development, and static code analysis
- Expertise in embedded software and firmware security
- Deep understanding of OS internals, virtualization technologies, and compiler behavior
- Experience with hardware security, side-channel analysis, or trusted execution environments
- Knowledge of Intel Architecture and virtualization technologies (VMX/TDX)
- Strong understanding of cryptographic principles and secure system design
- Track record of published research, CVEs, conference presentations, or other industry-recognized security contributions
Job Type: Experienced Hire
Shift: Shift 1 (Israel)
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