Senior Security Researcher

Join Our Innovative Team as a Senior Security Researcher!

If you are passionate about understanding software programs in depth, we invite you to apply for the Senior Security Researcher position. Collaborate with a talented team focused on software assurance to enhance our ability to detect normal, abnormal, and malicious behaviors, including privacy violations.

We are looking for self-motivated security researchers eager to learn, innovate, and conduct thorough security analyses of software, systems, and networks—covering source code, mobile applications, binaries, and related infrastructure. Your innovative approach should go beyond traditional testing methods, static code analysis, penetration testing, and reverse engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance our expertise in software security analysis, helping stakeholders assess risks by asking targeted questions regarding software behavior.
• Focus on identifying critical security vulnerabilities across various architectures and platforms.
• Collaborate with researchers globally, including teams in Australia, the UK, and the United States.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, integration, and hands-on analysis to uncover potential vulnerabilities in the evaluated software through practical solutions.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
• Over 10 years of relevant operational experience in software security testing (including fuzzing and penetration testing), reverse engineering, and static code analysis.
• Proven experience in conducting thorough security assessments.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and/or Python.
• In-depth understanding of standard frameworks such as OWASP and MITRE ATT&CK.
• A collaborative mindset with an ability to work well both in teams and independently.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active involvement in Capture the Flag competitions as a participant or organizer.
• Knowledge of iOS and Android ecosystems.
• Familiarity with security challenges in LLM-generated code.
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers.

What We Offer

• Flexible work-from-home arrangements.
• A supportive community of intelligent and enthusiastic colleagues.
• Access to a diverse, highly skilled global team.
• The resources of a large organization combined with the dynamic atmosphere of a small team.

About Us

Our world-class team of distinguished security researchers thrives on solving complex challenges. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity within our global team, committed to advancing state-of-the-art tools in SAST, SCA, and Binary Analysis. Together, we work to provide cutting-edge solutions that address today's intricate and interconnected security risks. Join us in this journey to shape the future of software understanding and mitigate risks associated with software solutions.

Disclaimer

Please note, certain US roles may require compliance with applicable health and immunization mandates.

Salary and Benefits

The hiring range in the US for this position is $106,300 to $223,400 per year, with potential eligibility for bonuses and equity. Oracle provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability coverage; and a 401(k) plan. Paid time off includes flexible vacation and sick leave allowances, as well as paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

At Oracle, we empower innovation and inclusivity, encouraging contributions from all backgrounds while providing an environment that promotes professional development and community engagement.