Principal Security Research Engineer

pune, maharashtra, India • Posted June 11, 2026

Job Type: Full-time
Location: pune, maharashtra
Posted: June 11, 2026
Category: Other-General
Application Deadline: July 21, 2026

Role Description

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

Principal Security Researcher – Threat Defense

Location: Pune, India (Hybrid) / Remote

Department: Research


The Mission

We are seeking a Security Researcher who is a builder, not just an analyst. Bridging the gap between advanced threat research and active defense, you will lead a R&D mandate to design engines that pinpoint real customer risk. You bring a rare blend of deep security expertise (Zero-days, CVEs, Exploits) and software engineering rigor to drive operational excellence at scale.

You will serve as a key player in our Research Department, moving beyond standard vulnerability analysis to build next-generation detection capabilities. Your work will directly influence our threat defense engine.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Conduct deep-dive research into emerging att...
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