Security Research Engineer

What We’re About

Apiiro is a fast-growing startup at the forefront of the application security field. Our cutting-edge platform is designed to help development teams build secure software quickly, enabling them to move faster while managing risks. As pioneers in the AppSec space, we’re shaping the future of secure software development. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact and grow with a passionate team, Apiiro is the place to be.

What You’re About

As a Security Research Engineer, you will be a driving force behind Apiiro's innovation, researching and prototyping the next generation of security features for our AI-native ASPM platform. This role is directly shaping the future of our product and the security industry.

Requirements:

• Security Research Foundation: 5+ years in security research with expert-level understanding of code security - attack patterns, detection methods, and contextual remediation. Experience designing experiments and validating security features through data-driven testing.
• Strong Engineering Skills and Experience: Solid CS foundations, strong software engineering abilities, with proven experience building prototypes and tools from design to implementation. Comfortable working independently across modern development environments.
• AI/ML Experience: Hands-on with LLM-based agents and context engineering, evaluating and optimizing model outputs for security use cases
• Collaborative by Nature: You enjoy working in fast-paced, collaborative environments, bringing out the best in yourself and others as part of a team
• Problem-Solver Mindset: You learn fast, see challenges as opportunities, and approach unfamiliar problems with curiosity and determination.
  
  

What You’ll Do

You'll work on novel solution approaches to application security that go beyond traditional AppSec tooling, implementing POCs for advanced prevention, detection, triage, and remediation features.

This role combines deep security research with hands-on engineering. You'll prototype new capabilities, validate their effectiveness, and work with product and engineering teams to bring successful POCs into the platform. It requires both security expertise and strong building skills.

What We Stand For at Apiiro

OneTeam, One Mission means we’re all in it together - tearing down walls, listening to every voice, and working as one to create real value for our customers.

Striving for Greatness drives us to keep pushing forward, aiming higher, and staying resilient. We don’t believe in “good enough.”

Own It, we take pride in what we do. We’re all about accountability, trust, and transparency, so we’re empowered to make a real impact.

Customer Centric means our customers are at the heart of everything. We go beyond just meeting their needs; we build solutions that truly make a difference.

These values keep us motivated to deliver the best for our customers and each other, every single day.

If you're ready to join a team that's dedicated to transforming the future of app security, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and let’s build the next generation of secure software together!