Security Researcher

December 20, 2024

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Vercel

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Vercel is a platform providing developer tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure faster and more personalized web applications. It specializes in optimizing web performance through features like fast load times, scalable infrastructure, and global CDN distribution. The platform supports developers with automated workflows, a wide range of templates, and seamless integration with tools like Git for quick deployment. Vercel also emphasizes observability and security, offering privacy-friendly analytics and enterprise-level conformance.

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.