Cybersecurity Researcher
Amadeus Search - San Francisco, CA
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Role: Cybersecurity Researcher Location: South Bay Area (On-site or Remote flexibility) Compensation: $175K - $225K + ~0.1% equity Visa: Sponsorship available for all visa types Company An early-stage cybersecurity startup (founded 2024) operating in stealth mode. The company has raised $25M in funding and currently employs about 20 people. Backed by top-tier investors, the startup is building advanced security solutions at the intersection of applied research and product development. Role Overview This role sits at the cutting edge of cybersecurity R&D. As a Cybersecurity Researcher, you'll combine deep research expertise with hands-on engineering skills to design and implement novel approaches to securing systems and infrastructure. The position blends applied research with practical engineering, giving you a direct impact on shaping new security technologies. Tech Environment Primary Language: Python Focus Areas: Applied research, threat detection, system security, and vulnerability analysis Role Types: Research Scientist & Applied Research, Security Engineer Culture & Workstyle Small, highly technical team (~20 employees) Flexible work policy (on-site South Bay or fully remote) High-impact environment with direct contributions to product direction and security innovation Benefits & Perks Competitive base salary Equity (~0.1%) Visa sponsorship available Opportunity to own projects end-to-end in a fast-growing startup Fast Facts Founded: 2024 Funding: $25M Team Size: 20 Industry: Cybersecurity Stage: Stealth, early growth with strong investor backing
Created: 2026-03-17