Security Researcher Technical Lead

Job Details

Job Description:

We are looking for a senior security researcher to lead advanced vulnerability research in confidential computing technologies. This role combines deep technical expertise with organizational leadership — spanning exploit development, architecture reviews, and executive-level influence on product security strategy.

What You'll Do

• Lead complex vulnerability research across firmware, software, virtualization, and hardware security domains
• Conduct architecture security reviews, threat modeling, secure code reviews, and red team assessments
• Develop innovative analysis techniques, fuzzing frameworks, and security research tools
• Communicate complex technical findings to executives, engineering leaders, and external stakeholders
• Mentor and develop security researchers at various experience levels
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Passion for security research and a demonstrated attacker's mindset
• Strong technical leadership with the ability to influence without direct authority
• Proven experience leading ambiguous, high-impact technical investigations
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with strategic leadership responsibilities
  
  

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in security research, offensive security, or a related field.
• Proven track record of identifying significant security vulnerabilities and driving remediation
• Demonstrated experience leading complex security research or offensive security projects
• Degree, or equivalent experience, in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Extensive hands-on experience in C/C++ software development and security analysis
• Deep understanding of modern security principles, attack techniques, and defensive technologies
• Experience influencing technical decisions across multiple teams or organizations
• Strong analytical, technical leadership, and communication skills
• Fluency in English
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in penetration testing, fuzzing, reverse engineering, exploit development, and static code analysis
• Expertise in embedded software and firmware security
• Deep understanding of OS internals, virtualization technologies, and compiler behavior
• Experience with hardware security, side-channel analysis, or trusted execution environments
• Knowledge of Intel Architecture and virtualization technologies (VMX/TDX)
• Strong understanding of cryptographic principles and secure system design
• Track record of published research, CVEs, conference presentations, or other industry-recognized security contributions
  
  

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (Israel)

Primary Location:

Israel, Haifa

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.