
Principal Security Engineer – Research & Engineering
Trail of Bits
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $200,000 - $250,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Set the technical vision for your area of expertise.
- Design and guide the execution of complex security research and engineering efforts that advance Trail of Bits' capabilities.
- Engage with potential clients and drive the sales process independently.
- Mentor 3–4 Senior Engineers, helping them build their professional networks and skillsets.
- Lead projects end-to-end and ensure delivery.
- Lead the company's publications and marketing efforts in your domain.
- Identify team organization and operational problems and help fill them.
- Architect and oversee the development of security-focused software tools and frameworks.
- Guide the team's approach to AI/ML security research and tooling.
Requirements
- Extensive software development and security engineering experience, with deep expertise in Rust, C++, and/or Python.
- A well-established professional network in the security industry, government, or adjacent technical communities.
- Demonstrated track record of leading security projects end-to-end, from scoping and proposal through delivery.
- Experience engaging with clients and participating in the sales or business development process.
- Proven ability to mentor and develop senior-level engineers, helping them grow their careers and professional networks.
- Experience setting technical vision and strategy for a team or practice area.
- Strong knowledge of AI/ML systems and associated security challenges.
- Public speaking experience at conferences, panels, or industry events.
- Published work demonstrating thought leadership in security through blog posts, whitepapers, academic papers, or open-source tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, clients, and executive leadership.
- Experience writing SoWs, scoping proposals, and supporting the business development lifecycle.
- Ability to identify organizational and operational problems and drive solutions.
Benefits
- Competitive salary complemented by performance-based bonuses.
- Fully company-paid insurance packages, including health, dental, vision, disability, and life.
- A solid 401(k) plan with a 5% match of your base salary.
- 20 days of paid vacation with flexibility for more, adhering to jurisdictional regulations.
- 4 months of parental leave to cherish the arrival of new family members.
- $10,000 in relocation assistance for moving to NYC.
- $1,000 Working-from-Home stipend for home office setup.
- Annual $750 Learning & Development stipend for growth.
- Company-sponsored all-team celebrations, including travel and accommodation.
- Philanthropic contribution matching up to $2,000 annually.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
RustC++Pythonsecurity engineeringAI/ML securitysoftware developmentsecurity-focused software toolsframeworkstechnical visionproject management
Soft Skills
mentoringleadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingnetworkingpublic speakingclient engagementteam organizationstrategic thinkingthought leadership