Threat Researcher II (AEV)

Most boards and executives are currently flying blind when it comes to cyber risk. They are guessing. At Safe, we’ve built an AI-driven engine that finally gives the C-Suite a clear, quantified, and real-time view of their security posture. We don’t just provide data; we provide

certainty

.

We are a

$170M Series C-funded

category leader. We don’t play in the mid-market; we operate at the highest levels of global enterprise. Today, we are proud to

serve 10% of the Fortune 500

, protecting global icons such as

Apple, Netflix, AT&T, Verizon, and Victoria’s Secret

.

As we scale toward our next chapter, we are looking for high-performers who want to do the best work of their careers at the intersection of AI and Cybersecurity.

The Culture Memo: Our Operating System

Safe is not a typical corporate environment. We are a high-intensity, mission-driven team. We value builders who want to define a category and work alongside people who are equally committed to excellence.

• Extreme Ownership: We don’t do "not my job." We hire people who see a gap and own the solution from start to finish.

• The Elite Standard: We serve the most sophisticated companies on the planet. Our work must be bulletproof. Whether it’s a line of code or a sales deck, we aim for Tier-1 quality every time.

• Methodology & Rigor: We don’t wing it. From

Force Management

and

MEDDICC

in sales to

data-driven sprints

in engineering, we rely on proven frameworks to stay disciplined and predictable.

• Radical Candor: We move too fast for politics or sugar-coating. We value direct, honest feedback that helps us find the right answer quickly.

• The Series C Hustle: We have the stability of a well-funded leader but the heart of a startup.

• The Perks & Ownership:

We want our team to feel like owners because they

are

owners. We trust our people to manage their results and their time.

• Meaningful Equity: Every "Safestar" is a shareholder. You aren’t just an employee; you are a partner in our success.

• Unlimited Leaves: We don’t believe in clock-watching. We offer

unlimited leave

because we trust you to take the time you need to recharge while staying committed to the mission.

• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide top-tier medical insurance and wellness benefits to ensure you and your family are well cared for.

• Career Trajectory: We are growing aggressively. For high-performers, the path for advancement moves at the speed of your ambition
• Location: ### New Delhi

Experience:

2 to 4 years

• Core Responsibilities:

• Primary role is to work with the Threat Research team focussing on exploit writing and evaluations
• Utilize vulnerability and exploit intel feeds to identify CVEs that may have a working exploit or a PoC available publicly
• Setup an in-house vulnerable lab to try exploit PoC
• Port exploits to frameworks like Metasploit or Nuclei
• Contribute back to the Open Source exploit framework projects with Safe Security as the contributor
• Continuous research on latest security trends and novel attacks based on Threat & Vulnerability feeds
• Proactively collaborate within the Threat Research and the Programme Management team

• Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Must have hands-on experience in solving

CTF challenges on Hack The Box

• Must be minimum

Pro Hacker rank

on Hack The Box

• Must have fully solved

pro labs

on Hack The Box

• Must have experience in effectively

utilizing LLMs for vulnerability research

• Hands-on knowledge of port scanners, vulnerability scanners and exploitation framework
• Familiar with MITRE CVE/NVD, CWE, CAPEC, and ATT&CK framework
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Any of the following certifications would be preferred:

OSCP

CPTS

CRTO

If you’re passionate about cyber risk, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a team that’s redefining security,

we want to hear from you!

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.