Security Engineer & Researcher

As a Security Research Engineer at Maze, you'll be at the forefront of defining what constitutes real security risk in the age of AI-powered vulnerability detection. This is a unique opportunity to join our growing security research team at a well-funded startup building at the intersection of generative AI and cybersecurity, where your security expertise directly shapes how our AI models understand and prioritize cloud security threats.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on security experience with proven vulnerability research background
• Deep knowledge of AWS security, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, container security, and cloud-native attack vectors
• Strong coding and scripting abilities (Python, Go, or similar) for automating research tasks, building validation tools, and creating proof-of-concept exploits
• Proven ability to analyze complex security data, distinguish between critical threats and false positives, and communicate technical findings to both technical and business audiences
• Experience translating security insights into product requirements, with ability to identify patterns across vulnerabilities that inform strategic product decisions
• Experience working with vulnerability databases, security advisory feeds, and threat intelligence sources to contextualize and prioritize security findings
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with security research peers, AI/ML teams, and product stakeholders, translating security domain knowledge into actionable improvements

Benefits

• Scale Expert Data Labeling Operations
• Drive Product Development Through Research Insights
• Collaborate with Security Research Team
• Deep Vulnerability Research
• Enhance AI Model Accuracy
• Technical Investigation and Analysis
• Leverage External Security Intelligence
• Contribute to Thought Leadership