We're always on the lookout for experienced and passionate vulnerability researchers to join our team. If you have a background in offensive security and think collaborating on high-impact challenges with some of the best in the industry sounds like fun, we'd love to hear from you. No formal education or certifications required.
The Team
- Vulnerability Research and Exploit Development (VRED) takes curiosity, perseverance, and exceptional teamwork.
- You'll join one of our established platform teams to focus on your preferred target set, backed globally by the entire VRED team.
- Platform teams include Android, iOS, Browsers, Hypervisors, and Embedded Systems.
The Role
- Conduct vulnerability research using a range of approaches and techniques.
- Develop proof-of-concept exploits for vulnerabilities found, including bypassing modern exploit mitigations.
- Access the tools and infrastructure you need to do your best work.
- Contribute to a collaborative and supportive culture, sharing knowledge and findings in a helpful and accessible way.
- Participate in and run workshops and other team activities.
- Access training and conferences to grow and hone your skillsets.
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience in one or more of vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and exploit development.
- Can personally reason through complex topics to decide on approach, find impactful vulnerabilities, analyse root causes, and develop proof-of-concepts.
- Interested in and passionate about learning new things, taking things apart, and tackling new problems and challenges.
- Able to work both independently and highly collaboratively.
- A permanent resident and currently based in the UK.
Salary
Packages are competitive and differ according to researcher experience. Full details can be discussed upon an invitation to interview.
Rewarded for the Work You Do
- Annual bonus up to 15% based on company performance — when Interrupt does well, that gets shared across the team, not kept at the top.
- 7% matched pension.
- 4x base salary Death in Service, so your family has a financial safety net without you having to think about it.
- Salary sacrifice EV scheme, making going electric more affordable through your pay.
- Low-interest loans up to £10,000 for whatever life throws at you — big purchases, unexpected costs, or just breathing room.
Taking Care of You
- Private medical insurance with access to private GP consultations, mental health cover, and various therapies (chiropractic treatment, osteopathy, acupuncture, homeopathy, podiatry/chiropody, and up to two consultations with a dietician).
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support.
- Enhanced cycle to work scheme usable for a bike valued up to £10,000.
Time to Switch Off
- 25 days annual leave, rising by a day each year up to 28, plus bank holidays.
- Option to buy up to 5 additional days' leave each year for more flexibility.
Growing Your Craft
- Support for any certification, course, or conference that will genuinely make you better at your work.
- Dedicated conference budget to stay close to the research community.
Supporting Your Family
- Enhanced maternity pay: 12 weeks at full pay, followed by 12 weeks at half pay.
- Enhanced paternity pay: 4 weeks at full pay.
Culture & Office Life
- Regular company socials throughout the year.
- Free hot and soft drinks, beer, and snacks in the office.
- Accredited with the Workplace Wellbeing Charter.
Location
You will have the opportunity to work remotely from within the UK, or from one of our offices in Basingstoke and London. The team meets up in-person for workshops, conferences, and socials, so occasional travel will be required.
Equal Opportunity
Interrupt Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
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