Security Researcher

Yesterday

Apply Now

Receive Emails with Similar Jobs

Vercel

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

Next.js • Removing frontend friction • Global deployment • Developer Velocity • Open Source

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2016

☁️ SaaS

🌐 Web 3

💰 $150M Series D on 2021-11

Description

• Vercel is seeking a Security Researcher to strengthen our security posture through vulnerability research. • You'll spearhead efforts to discover, report, and mitigate new security threats. • Develop framework-specific WAF rule packs and improve product security. • Create educational materials, publish insights, and align product improvements with customer needs. • Help customers maximize their application security through Vercel's native features while strengthening our position in application security.

Requirements

• Vulnerability Research Expertise: Proven experience identifying, reporting, and mitigating security vulnerabilities in open-source projects. • WAF Knowledge: Hands-on experience with Web Application Firewalls, ideally with rule customization and framework-specific tuning. • Strong Communication Skills: Ability to convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including conference presentations and blog writing. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience working closely with engineering, marketing, and customer success teams to drive security initiatives. • Customer Enablement Focus: Skilled in creating educational materials and supporting documentation for customers to optimize WAF configurations. • Industry Awareness: Familiarity with current security trends and emerging threats, with a proactive approach to continuous learning and application. • Bonus If You: Built a Web Application Firewall Security product directly as an engineer • Bonus If You: Achieved an Offensive Security certification and or Advanced SANS certification.

Benefits

• Great compensation package and stock options. • Inclusive Healthcare Package. • Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills. • Flexible Time Off - Flexible vacation policy with a recommended 4-weeks per year, and paid holidays. • Remote Friendly - Work with teammates from different time zones across the globe. • We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.