Security Research Engineer III

Company shown to members 🔒 · Remote · US only

US only4+ years requiredPublished 9 September 2026Check carefully

Apply free: 3 jobs are on us✨ Tailor my resume for this job🎤 Practise the interview question, free

✓ Straight from the company's own careers page. No middlemen, no “we'll send you a check for equipment”. How we check jobs

✓ Sent 100 applications and heard nothing? Make this one count: tailor your resume to this ad in one tap, free.

✨ Not sure this is the one? Get your remote job matches in 30 seconds →

First recorded by Psst: 12 October 2026. Your first 3 jobs are free to apply to (the first right away, 2 more with your email). After that, the company and the apply link are for Psst members, from $4.99 for 7 days.

Free interview practice

Practise the first interview question for this job

If the company replies, the first call usually starts with a question like this. Vague answers are the easiest to reject. Write yours and get an AI score in under a minute.

The 20-second read

Experience
4+ years required
Where you can live
US only
Skills and tools
python, golang, terraform, ci/cd
Degree or licence
Mentioned (bachelor)

Read from the ad by Psst's rules. Check the full ad below before applying.

Job details

Where you can work
United States
Employment type
Not stated by the employer
Advertised pay
Not stated by the employer
Experience
4+ years required
Employer publication date
9 September 2026
First recorded by Psst
12 October 2026
Last checked at the source
10 November 2026

About the job

The company is on a mission to make the internet a safer place by disrupting the criminal underground. The company’s solutions thwart cyberattacks and protect more than 4 billion accounts worldwide. Cybersecurity is an exciting, evolving space, and being at the forefront of the fight to disrupt cybercrime makes the company a special place to work. If you’re driven to align your career with a fantastic mission, look no further!

The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of building internal security tooling and data pipelines using public cloud infrastructure.  This role will be within the company Labs, the company’s in-house Security Research team, and focus on building automation and other internal tooling to facilitate the collection of recaptured third-party breach and malware data.  This is a full-time remote role supporting a hybrid workforce.

What You'll Do

  • Design, implement, and maintain internal tooling for acquiring and parsing recaptured underground data.
  • Build and deploy cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code technologies.
  • Build and deploy automated CI/CD pipelines to test and deploy tooling and infrastructure.
  • Collaborate directly with the research team to support the targeting and collection of new data sources.
  • Consistently work to identify improvements and automation opportunities in the recaptured data workflow and ETL pipelines.
  • Participate in security research including investigation of threat actors, malware, and other critical research in support of the company’s priorities.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of professional software development experience, preferably in the cybersecurity industry
  • Highly skilled with Python. Golang proficiency is a plus.
  • Experience building internal tooling and deploying using Infrastructure as Code technologies (we use Terraform and Ansible).
  • Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in Math, Science, Engineering, or Business fields.
  • Self-directed with the ability to identify and deliver on tasks with minimal direct supervision.
  • Critical thinker that is comfortable supporting collaborative problem solving in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Highly self-motivated, empathetic, curious, and flexible.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with large enterprises in delivery of security analytics products.
  • Experience in acquiring and processing malware-exfiltrated data
  • Experience in using data science to analyze datasets for the purposes of detecting fraud or cyberthreats.
  • Experience with databases (relational or NoSQL) and designing efficient database architecture.

Base Salary Range: $108,000 – $140,000

The salary range reflects the expected base compensation for a fully qualified candidate at this level based on experience, qualifications, and market data at the time of posting.

U.S.-Based Benefits + Perks (for Full Time Employees)

At the company, we are committed to working alongside individuals who are equally passionate about preventing cybercrime, regardless of their department or role. Guided by our core values in all business decisions, we prioritize unity in our mission and ensure all the company employees have the support and benefits they need to stay focused on our goals. In addition to our engaging workspace in South Austin, flexible and remote-friendly work options, and competitive salary package, we offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • 401(k) with Employer Contribution
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) available with Employer Contribution
  • Employer Paid Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Generous PTO Plan and 16 paid holidays per year

U.K.-Based Benefits + Perks (for Full Time Employees)

  • Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Contribution
  • Employer Provided Private Health Insurance and Healthcare Cashplan
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance, Income Replacement, and Critical Illness Protection
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 25 days annual accrued holiday plus 8 paid bank holidays and a paid company shutdown during winter holidays

About the company

The company transforms recaptured darknet data to disrupt cybercrime. Its automated identity threat protection solutions use advanced analytics and AI to accelerate investigations and  protect workforce, consumer, and supplier identities from the threats that matter most: authentication bypass, session hijacking, malicious insiders, account takeover, ransomware, and fraud. Its data from malware-infected devices, successful phishes, combolists, and third-party breaches also powers many popular dark web monitoring and identity theft protection offerings. Customers include 7 of the Fortune 10, along with hundreds of global enterprises, mid-sized companies, and government agencies worldwide. Headquartered in Austin, TX, the company is home to more than 250 cybersecurity experts whose mission is to protect businesses and consumers from the stolen identity data criminals are using to target them now.

To learn more and see insights on your company's exposed data, visit the company .

Our Mission

Our mission is to make the internet a safer place by disrupting the criminal underground. Together with our customers and partners, we aim to end criminals’ ability to profit from stolen information.

Who We Are

The company is a place for innovative, collaborative, and problem-solvers to thrive. Individually, we’re amazing, but together, we’re unstoppable. We celebrate diversity and various perspectives and aim to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. The company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The company expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment. Improper interference with the ability of the company's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. The company shares the right to work and participates in the E-Verify program in all locations.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us.

Our Culture

Our culture is something really special. We’re all driven to disrupt the cybercriminal economy as we keep customer accounts safe from compromise. We support a truly worthy and serious mission, but we have fun doing it together. If you are driven, inventive, and collaborative, you’ll fit right in.

The company’s Recruitment Policy

We will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with the company to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing the company should email [link for members] .

Compensation Transparency Policy

At the company, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. We strive to ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their contributions, and we openly discuss our compensation philosophy and structure. We are committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits packages to attract and retain top talent, and we encourage open dialogue and feedback regarding compensation matters.

Learn more and apply: the company Careers

The company is not sponsoring visas at this time.

For applicants residing in California, please click here to read the company's CCPA Notice.

For applicants residing in the UK, please click here to read the company's Employee Privacy Notice.

Apply free: 3 jobs are on us✨ Tailor my resume for this jobPrepare with the Apply kit

Find my remote job matches →
Ghost Job Detector: Check carefully
  • Open 9 weeks
  • No pay listed
Signals, not proof. Check the company's page before you spend time on it.
Free to build · no sign-up

A resume that gets past the first 6 seconds

Recruiters skim. The Psst resume coach fixes what makes them skip you, line by line, and one tap tailors it to the exact job you're applying to.

  • 1Every line checkedWeak starts, clichés and AI-sounding phrases flagged, with a 3-question fix.
  • 2Tailored to the jobSee which skills and tools from the ad your resume is missing. Try it free on one of your matches.
  • 3Ready for remoteTime zone, tools and proof you work on your own, the things remote teams look for.
  • 4Looks the partOne page, 6 designs, 8 colours and a matching cover letter, free to build. Premium downloads the PDF and Word files.
Try the resume coach →Compare Premium

Set up your job alert