Senior Security Engineer
Vanta- Full Time
- Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess experience with C++, Rust, and LLVM toolchains, familiarity with compiler design and analysis techniques, and an understanding of security vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate will also be able to work effectively in small, collaborative teams.
The Senior Software Security Engineer will design and implement security-focused compiler passes and tools across multiple compiler ecosystems, including LLVM, GCC, and JVM, develop and apply formal methods to verify critical properties of software, create practical tooling that bridges academic verification approaches with real-world codebases, enhance program analysis frameworks for JIT compilers, contribute to compiler security research, and collaborate with other compiler experts, security researchers, and clients.
Cybersecurity consulting and security research services
Trail of Bits provides cybersecurity services focused on high-end security research and consulting for organizations facing complex security challenges. They specialize in areas such as reverse engineering, cryptography, virtualization, malware, and software exploits. Their services include security audits, secure deployment consulting, and developing solutions to address security vulnerabilities. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including major tech companies and government agencies, and generates revenue through consulting fees and training courses aimed at enhancing the skills of security teams. Trail of Bits distinguishes itself from competitors with its tailored consulting services and a strong emphasis on workplace culture, recognized as one of the best places to work. The goal of Trail of Bits is to help organizations effectively protect their systems and data from security threats.