Remote
US
$176K–$243K
💻Engineering
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Security Engineer, Research & Engineering
Founded in 2012 by 3 expert hackers with no investment capital, Trail of Bits is the premier place for security experts to boldly advance security and address technology’s newest and most challenging risks. It has helped secure some of the world's most targeted organizations and devices. Our combination of novel research with practical solutions reduces the security risks that our clients face from emerging technologies. Our work helps drive the security industry and the public understanding of the technology underlying our world.
Cybersecurity preparedness is a moving target. Companies like ours are the tip of the spear in the fight against attackers. Our research-based and custom-engineering approach ensures that our client’s capabilities are at the forefront of what’s available. For companies and technologies that live and die by their security, a proactive, tailored approach is required to keep one step ahead of attackers.
Democratizing security information is essential. As part of our business, we provide ongoing informational support through blogs, whitepapers, newsletters, meetups, and open-source tools. The more the community understands security, the more they’ll understand why a company like ours is so unique and valuable.
This role is for a security-focused software engineer who will design, build, and enhance security tools and frameworks across various contexts. You'll work on projects ranging from AI/ML security frameworks to compiler-based security tools, and everything in between, contributing to software that makes a real difference in the security landscape. Trail of Bits is AI-native, so you will have all the latest technologies at your disposal to help you establish an efficient workflow at your discretion.
As a Security Engineer, you are an individual contributor who receives tasking from project leads and delivers on technical milestones. Over time, you'll grow into leading major feature development, breaking down high-level objectives into manageable tasks, and presenting your work to clients. You'll be expected to pursue subject-matter expertise in areas that are part of Trail of Bits' core competencies and share what you learn through blogs, Lunch 'n' Learns, and publications.
Software development will primarily involve Rust, C++, and Python, with occasional work in Go and Java. You will typically work in teams of 2–4 people, all from remote locations. Technical leads guide the team's work, collaborating with you and other members to define responsibilities based on project needs, individual strengths, and team input. Frequent communication with team members and clients is essential to success, and writing about your work publicly is encouraged and incentivized.
We welcome applications from experienced professionals and talented recent graduates with relevant skills and interests.
(Preferred qualifications are nice to have, but not required. Please apply even if you don’t meet all of these!)
The US base salary for this full-time position ranges from $125,000 to $185,000, excluding benefits and potential bonuses. Various factors influence our salary ranges, including the specific role, level of seniority, geographic location, and the nature of the employment contract. An individual's specific work location, unique skills, experience, and relevant educational background will determine the final offer within this range.
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Trail of Bits is our people, not a place. With over 100+ employees working from every time zone across the globe, our remote-first culture is built on autonomy and trust (and backed by smile-worthy benefits) for full-time employees:
USD 125,000 - 185,000
Annually
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Fitness Stipend
401(k) / Retirement Plan
401(k) Match
Performance Bonus
Commuter Benefits
Relocation Assistance
Fertility Benefits
Parental Leave
PTO / Vacation
Paid Holidays
Flexible Schedule
Learning & Development Budget
Conference Attendance
Mentorship Program
Defined Career Pathways
The process runs about three weeks from application to offer and is the same four stages for every candidate: a 30-minute preliminary screen with a recruiter, a 60-minute role-specific technical screening, a take-home assessment benchmarked to around two hours, and a final panel of 90 minutes to two hours with several team members. Engineering roles get a security-vulnerability code challenge for the take-home, though a strong existing work sample can substitute. All interviews are held on Google Meet.
Health insurance comes with no monthly premiums, alongside vision, dental, and life and disability coverage, plus Kindbody for gynecology and fertility care. Time off includes four weeks of PTO, 15 company holidays, and four months of paid parental leave. The company also offers a 401(k) with a 5% match and a work-from-home stipend.
Engineers whose work is meant to be seen. Trail of Bits backs visible output with end-of-year performance bonuses plus additional bonuses for continuing education, public presentations, and blog posts.
Yes. Trail of Bits keeps an open application, its Talent Pipeline, for roles it has not posted yet. If your background is unusual or strong, they will route it to the right team.
Yes. The company provides a continuing education stipend, training sessions and courses, and dedicated time for internal R&D projects, along with conferences and off-sites.
Charity Matching
Employee Referral Bonus
Team Events & Social Budget
Employee Recognition Awards
Entrepreneurship Encouraged
Home Office Stipend
Company Offsites / Retreats
