Security Research Engineer
Location: Bristol / Hybrid
We are partnering with an innovative technology company developing advanced security capabilities for modern computing environments.
The organisation works on complex security challenges across software, systems, and emerging technologies, helping to create more resilient and trustworthy platforms.
The Role
As a Security Research Engineer, you will contribute to the research, design, and development of next-generation security solutions.
You will be involved in:
- Researching and developing new approaches to improve system security and resilience
- Designing security concepts, architectures, and technical solutions
- Building prototypes and proof-of-concept implementations to explore new ideas
- Analysing complex systems to identify vulnerabilities and opportunities for improvement
- Working across multiple areas of technology including software, hardware, and infrastructure
- Producing technical documentation, research findings, and engineering proposals
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for an engineer with a strong technical background and an interest in solving complex security challenges.
You will ideally have experience in:
- Security research (this is a research role)
- Understanding of low-level systems and computer architecture
- Applying security principles to real-world engineering challenges
- Analysing technical problems and communicating solutions clearly
- Working independently while collaborating with highly skilled engineers
Desirable Experience
Experience in any of the following would be beneficial:
- Systems security
- Hardware security concepts
- Operating system internals
- Virtualisation technologies
- Distributed computing environments
- Threat modelling and security analysis
- Research or prototyping within a technical environment