Software Security Engineer
Software Security Engineer
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$ 105000 - 140000
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Job Description
At Praetorian our mission is to prevent breaches before they occur. We envision a world where cybersecurity is proactive not reactivewhere organizations shift from an assume breach mindset to a prevention-first strategy that keeps them ahead of evolving threats.
We deliver on that vision by hiring the top 1% of offensive security talent and empowering them to tackle the industrys most complex security challenges. Our team of elite engineers operates at the forefront of adversary simulation application security cloud security and beyond.
Through red team engagements sophisticated attack simulations and Chariotour fully managed continuous threat exposure management platformwe help organizations stay in control of their dynamic attack surfaces. Our human-led tech-enabled approach allows clients to uncover and remediate exploitable vulnerabilities before they can be leveraged by real-world threat actors.
If youre drawn to technical excellence continuous learning and work that truly makes an impact youll thrive at Praetorian.
A Software Security Engineer doesnt mean a security engineer who only focuses on the security of software. Rather it means a security engineer who writes software to attack any layer of the technology stack.
Praetorian is hiring highly qualified individuals to radically improve the effectiveness and efficiency of offensive security. Our engineers identify novel and unique vulnerabilities write software that exploits and generalizes these vulnerabilities and then use the resulting attack tools to thoroughly simulate advanced attackers.
Core Responsibilities
- Use vulnerability research techniques to identify novel vulnerabilities in our customers cloud infrastructure network infrastructure proprietary software and hardware products
- Apply principles of modern software engineering to build enumeration and attack tools for novel vulnerabilities
- Demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism constructive communication and engineering risk management to support Praetorians clients
Required Qualifications
You must have two or more of the following:
- A bachelors degree in computer science electrical engineering computer engineering or equivalent military experience
- 2 years of software engineering experience in building modern cloud-hosted applications
- 2 years of security engineering experience in penetration testing involving stealth and evasion
- 2 years of security engineering experience in security engineering involving white-box application or hardware security review.
Required Skills
You must have all of the following:
- A sense of pride in your work
- Superior written and verbal English communication skills
- Demonstrated composure and decision making skills under time pressure
- Demonstrated history of superior discipline and professionalism
- A willingness to get your hands dirty and apply your knowledge to solving real world problem
Desired Qualifications
Candidates with the following qualifications are more likely to be considered for roles at Praetorian:
- An advanced degree in computer science electrical engineering or computer engineering
- A greater duration of experience than the time periods listed under Required Qualifications
- Experience as a commissioned officer or senior noncommissioned officer
- Documented major contributions to open source or closed source offensive security tools
- A history of presenting at tier one security conferences
- Experience using Cursor Devin or similar AI-enabled development tools
We believe in clarity and fairness from the start. For candidates based in California Colorado Washington and New York the estimated base salary range for this role is $105000-$140000. The final offer will be thoughtfully determined based on various factors including your unique skills experience and location. At Praetorian we recognize that great talent comes with diverse backgroundsand were committed to ensuring each offer reflects the value you bring to our team.
At Praetorian we dont just hire for open roleswe seek out mission-driven security professionals who are passionate about outsmarting adversaries and preventing breaches before they happen. If youre drawn to uncovering the unknown pushing technical boundaries and making a real impact youll be right at home here.
Youll work alongside some of the best minds in the industry to help the worlds leading companies take control of their evolving attack surfaces. We thrive on bold thinking technical excellence and a shared commitment to building a more secure future.
Ready to do your best workwith the best in the field Apply today.
In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse Praetorian. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race ethnicity color ancestry national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity disability veteran status genetic information marital status or any other legally protected status.
Employment Type
Full Time
