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Security Research Engineer
11/5/2025
You'll work on novel solution approaches to application security, implementing POCs for advanced prevention, detection, triage, and remediation features. This role combines deep security research with hands-on engineering to prototype new capabilities and validate their effectiveness.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
51-200 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
About The Company
Apiiro is an Agentic Application Security Platform that governs AI-generated code and eliminates backlogs with an AutoFix AI Agent.
Apiiro acts as a force-multiplier for application security, software development, and risk management teams – enabling them to design, develop, and deliver secure software faster in the AI era by unifying risk visibility and automating threat models, risk prioritization, remediation, and prevention.
Leading enterprises including Walmart, USAA, TIAA, Morgan Stanley, BlackRock, Bloomberg, SoFi, and Shell rely on Apiiro’s patented Deep Code Analysis (DCA) technology to build a software intelligence layer by continuously discover, inventory, and visualize their software architecture from code to runtime - enabling them to detect, prioritize, and prevent application risks at scale.
✅ RSA Innovation Sandbox 2021 Winner
✅ Gartner 2021 Cool Vendor in DevSecOps
✅ Gartner #1 ASPM in the AST MQ 2025
✅ IDC #1 ASPM in 2025
Backed by Greylock, Kleiner Perkins and General Catalyst.
About the Role
<h2><strong>What We’re About</strong></h2>
<p>Apiiro is a fast-growing startup at the forefront of the application security field. Our cutting-edge platform is designed to help development teams build secure software quickly, enabling them to move faster while managing risks. As pioneers in the AppSec space, we’re shaping the future of secure software development. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact and grow with a passionate team, Apiiro is the place to be.</p>
<h2><strong>What You’re About</strong></h2>
<p>As a Security Research Engineer, you will be a driving force behind Apiiro's innovation, researching and prototyping the next generation of security features for our AI-native ASPM platform. This role is directly shaping the future of our product and the security industry.</p>
<p>Requirements:</p>
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<li><strong>Security Research Foundation</strong>: 5+ years in security research with expert-level understanding of code security - attack patterns, detection methods, and contextual remediation. Experience designing experiments and validating security features through data-driven testing.</li>
<li><strong>Strong Engineering Skills and Experience</strong>: Solid CS foundations, strong software engineering abilities, with proven experience building prototypes and tools from design to implementation. Comfortable working independently across modern development environments.</li>
<li><strong>AI/ML Experience</strong>: Hands-on with LLM-based agents and context engineering, evaluating and optimizing model outputs for security use cases</li>
<li><strong>Collaborative by Nature</strong>: You enjoy working in fast-paced, collaborative environments, bringing out the best in yourself and others as part of a team</li>
<li><strong>Problem-Solver Mindset</strong>: You learn fast, see challenges as opportunities, and approach unfamiliar problems with curiosity and determination.</li>
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<h2><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></h2>
<p>You'll work on novel solution approaches to application security that go beyond traditional AppSec tooling, implementing POCs for advanced prevention, detection, triage, and remediation features.</p>
<p>This role combines deep security research with hands-on engineering. You'll prototype new capabilities, validate their effectiveness, and work with product and engineering teams to bring successful POCs into the platform. It requires both security expertise and strong building skills.</p>
<p><strong>What We Stand For at Apiiro</strong></p>
<p><strong>OneTeam, One Mission</strong> means we’re all in it together - tearing down walls, listening to every voice, and working as one to create real value for our customers.</p>
<p><strong>Striving for Greatness</strong> drives us to keep pushing forward, aiming higher, and staying resilient. We don’t believe in “good enough.”</p>
<p><strong>Own It</strong>, we take pride in what we do. We’re all about accountability, trust, and transparency, so we’re empowered to make a real impact. </p>
<p><strong>Customer Centric</strong> means our customers are at the heart of everything. We go beyond just meeting their needs; we build solutions that truly make a difference.</p>
<p>These values keep us motivated to deliver the best for our customers and each other, every single day.</p>
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<p>If you're ready to join a team that's dedicated to transforming the future of app security, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and let’s build the next generation of secure software together!</p>
Key Skills
Security ResearchCode SecurityAttack PatternsDetection MethodsContextual RemediationSoftware EngineeringPrototypingAI/MLLLM-Based AgentsContext EngineeringProblem-SolvingCollaborationData-Driven TestingExperiment DesignFast-Paced EnvironmentsCuriosity
Categories
TechnologyEngineeringScience & ResearchSecurity & Safety
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