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Principal Security Engineer, Research & Engineering

1 week, 3 days ago
United States
Full-time
Lead
Security Engineer
Cybersecurity
C++ Cybersecurity Go Java Python Rust
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Trail of Bits

Trail of Bits

Trail of Bits is a leading company specializing in computer and network security. Since 2012, they have been helping secure the world's most targeted organizations and products by combining high-end security research with a real-world attacker mentalit...

Internet Software & Services
51-250
Founded 2012
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Description

  • Set technical vision and guide complex security research and engineering efforts within your area of expertise.
  • Lead projects end-to-end, including breaking down objectives into milestones, allocating work, and ensuring delivery.
  • Engage with potential clients, drive the sales process, and help secure new business opportunities.
  • Support proposal development through statement of work writing and scoping.
  • Mentor and develop 3–4 Senior Engineers, including helping expand their professional networks and skillsets.
  • Represent the company through blog posts, whitepapers, academic publications, conference talks, and panel discussions.
  • Identify organizational, operational, and knowledge gaps across the team and help drive improvements.
  • Architect and oversee the development of security tools and frameworks, contributing hands-on when needed.
  • Collaborate with Staff Engineers, Directors, and other practices on roadmaps, resourcing, and shared technical goals.
  • Guide the team’s approach to AI/ML security research and tooling, including identifying emerging risks and opportunities.

Requirements

  • Extensive software development and security engineering experience.
  • Deep expertise in Rust, C++, and/or Python.
  • A well-established professional network in the security industry, government, or adjacent technical communities.
  • Demonstrated experience leading security projects from scoping and proposal through delivery.
  • Experience engaging with clients and participating in sales or business development.
  • Proven ability to mentor and develop senior-level engineers.
  • Experience setting technical vision and strategy for a team or practice area.
  • Strong knowledge of AI/ML systems and associated security challenges.
  • Public speaking experience at conferences, panels, or industry events.
  • Published thought leadership through blog posts, whitepapers, academic papers, or open-source tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical, client, and executive audiences.
  • Experience writing statements of work, scoping proposals, and supporting the business development lifecycle.
  • Ability to identify organizational and operational problems and drive solutions.
  • Preferred: experience building and maintaining a revenue-generating practice area or service line.
  • Preferred: track record of securing external funding through government contracts, grants, or sponsored research.
  • Preferred: deep understanding of low-level systems such as memory management, OS internals, compiler technology, or binary analysis.
  • Preferred: experience designing IRAD portfolios or technical roadmaps for a research organization.
  • Preferred: contributions to major open-source security tools or frameworks.
  • Preferred: experience managing 1–4 direct reports and providing career development guidance.
  • Preferred: familiarity with the US Government contracting and proposal process.

Benefits

  • US base salary of $200,000 to $250,000, depending on experience and qualifications, plus potential bonuses.
  • Performance-based bonuses.
  • Fully company-paid health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with a 5% company match.
  • 20 days of paid vacation with flexibility for more, subject to jurisdictional regulations.
  • 4 months of parental leave.
  • $10,000 relocation assistance for candidates moving to NYC.
  • $1,000 work-from-home stipend.
  • $750 annual learning and development stipend.
  • Company-sponsored all-team celebrations with travel and accommodation covered.
  • Philanthropic contribution matching up to $2,000 annually.

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