Vulnerability Researcher

Position Summary

TrendAI Research is seeking a Vulnerability Researcher to join our industry-leading research team.

Responsibilities

• Research newly discovered vulnerabilities in a wide range of software products
• Reverse engineer and research network protocols, file formats, and software
• Develop proof-of-concept files and code
• Produce reports describing software vulnerabilities and detection of attack vectors
• Develop signatures for network traffic-based attack detection
• Monitor security industry publications, news groups and other online sources for newly discovered security vulnerabilities and emerging threats
• Implement new and improve existing tools to automate and streamline the vulnerability research process
• Collaborate with other vulnerability researchers on research, analysis and report production

Required Knowledge

• Functional understanding of TCP/IP protocol stack and higher-level networking protocols
• Experience in static and dynamic reverse engineering of x86 binaries (amd64 is a plus)
• Knowledge in a variety of operating systems

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to analyze and describe vulnerabilities and attack methods
• Familiarity with tools such as IDA Pro, OllyDbg, WinDbg, gdb and Wireshark
• At least two of C/C++, assembly language, Java, Python, and shell scripting
• Ability to learn new detection signature languages quickly
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Reliable and dependable team player
• Great attention to detail and personal quality assurance
• Self-directed, self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision

Preferred Professional Designation/Certification

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or a related field preferred but not required

Preferred Experience

• Industry experience performing similar technical role preferred but not required

Why Join TrendAI?

TrendAI is a leader in AI security. We not only delivered the first open-weight, cybersecurity-focused large language model, but also the industry’s first security companion agent evaluated directly by customers. Trend Vision One integrates endpoint, cloud, network, email, identity, AI application, and data security into a single, unified platform. In this role, you will partner with business leaders to design systems that can reason, learn, and protect—accelerating agility, speed of delivery, and data-centric security. You will help transform cutting-edge research into real-world defense capabilities, protecting millions of users in the generative-AI agent era and enabling enterprises to stay ahead of evolving threats.

What We Offer You

• Group benefits program with health and dental coverage
• Telehealth Virtual Health Services
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Mental Health Wellness Program
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Retail Savings Programs with company match
• Paid Time Off
• 14 Annual Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Resource Groups

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with bonus opportunity tied to company performance
• Room to enhance your skills through ongoing learning and broad technological opportunities

Achieving Work-Life Balance

• Complementing team activities
• Fostering an environment rooted in equity, inclusion, and collaboration

Be Passionate. Be Innovative. Be a Trender.

At Trend Micro, we embrace change, empower people, and encourage innovation in a connected world. Our diversity and multicultural workforce are key contributing factors to our success across the globe. Trend Micro welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.