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Vulnerability Research Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Wed, Sep 16, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

To support a growing patching infrastructure, the full-time Vulnerability Research Engineer will build and maintain CLI tooling, implement package-manager integrations, and create patches for critical vulnerabilities in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities
  • Master Socket workflows, tools, and patching processes
  • Build and maintain CLI tooling used in customer environments
  • Work closely with the patch team to scope work, troubleshoot problems, and ship practical improvements
Required qualifications
  • 3+ years of software engineering experience with production systems
  • Strong proficiency in Rust and Unix/Linux environments
  • Proficiency in Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript
  • Experience with package managers (npm, yarn, pnpm) and the JavaScript ecosystem
  • Understanding of software security concepts and vulnerability management

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