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Threat Research Engineer
OtherRemote — Bangalore, India
Published on 2026-10-15
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About this role
The Threat Research Engineer role involves researching emerging security threats and developing protective measures for GitLab customers. Responsibilities include analyzing new attack surfaces, building AI-powered systems for threat detection, and responsibly disclosing vulnerabilities in open-source projects.
About the company
GitLab is a DevSecOps platform that brings source control, CI/CD, security, and project management into a single application. It helps engineering teams plan, build, secure, and ship software faster.
The team
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What you'll do
- Research new attack surfaces and threat vectors
- Disclose vulnerabilities in open-source projects
- Analyze software supply chain incidents
- Build AI-powered workflows and detection systems
- Maintain cloud-based systems for detection
What we're looking for
- Hands-on security experience in research or malware analysis
- Developer and adversarial mindset
- Experience using AI in real work
- Strong programming skills in Go or Python
- Experience deploying production services on public cloud
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) entries
- Research on AI agents or LLM applications
- Experience with Terraform or OpenTofu
Benefits
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and Development Fund
- Parental Leave