Cobalt · 1 month ago
Senior Staff Security Researcher
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$143K/yr - $214K/yr
10+ years expCobalt is a company dedicated to enhancing security through innovative pentesting solutions. They are seeking a Senior Staff Security Researcher to lead the development of cutting-edge security methodologies, conduct deep-dive research on emerging threats, and engage with a global network of penetration testers.
Cloud SecurityEnterprise ApplicationsPenetration TestingSaaSSecurity
Responsibilities
Innovate Service Offerings: Create and shape cutting-edge security service offerings, complete with methodologies and checklists that redefine industry standards
Global Collaboration: Collaborate with a global network of 450+ top-tier penetration testers, sharing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of offensive security
Deep-Dive Research: Immerse yourself in security research, uncovering emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits before they make headlines
Exploit Development: Build and refine proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits, developing mitigation strategies that make a real difference
Thought Leadership: Publish groundbreaking research in whitepapers, blogs, and industry conferences to solidify your expertise
Community Engagement: Engage with the security community to stay at the forefront of industry trends while exchanging insights with fellow experts
Tool Development: Develop and refine security tools, enhancing research capabilities and advancing the craft of ethical hacking
Industry Presence: Attend security conferences and participate in events like Defcon’s hacking villages
Qualification
Required
10+ years of penetration testing or relevant experience
Prior experience in security research
Proven experience integrating security practices within DevOps workflows
Hands-on experience with Development CI/CD pipelining and automation
Demonstrated capability for deploying independent projects from conception to production
Multi-tasking skills and the flexibility to adjust to changing priorities on the fly
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting or speaking at security events
No one needs to push you to excel; it's just who you are
A genuine passion for staying ahead of security trends, participating in CTFs, and engaging in ongoing research
Preferred
Red teaming and IoT experience
Experience building service offerings
Presented research at cybersecurity conferences
Published technical papers for cybersecurity
Benefits
401(k) program (US)
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance (US)
Wellness
Work-from-home equipment & wifi
Learning & development
Flexible, generous paid time off
Paid parental leave
Company
Cobalt
Cobalt is a PtaaS platform for security and development teams as well as infuses manual security testing with transparency.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$36.97MKey Investors
Highland EuropebyFounderseLab Ventures
2020-08-20Series B· $29M
2018-05-02Series A· $5M
2016-08-17Seed· $1.5M
Leadership Team
Jacob Hansen
Co-founder and Board Member
Jakob Storm
Co-founder and Chief Product Architect
Recent News
Business Wire
2026-01-22
2026-01-20
Alchemist Accelerator
2026-01-02
Company data provided by crunchbase