Security Research (AI Code Analysis/AI Pentest)

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Security tools haven’t kept up with how software is built today. They interrupt teams, slow releases, and turn security into a bottleneck instead of a capability. We built Aikido to change that. Aikido builds developer-first security products that reduce real risk without getting in the way of shipping software. We focus on what actually matters and automate the rest.

We’re taking on legacy security tools teams have been stuck with, and we’re winning. If you want to help us take market share and build products developers actually enjoy using, you’re in the right place.

Founded in 2022 by third-time founders, Aikido has $85M in the bank and a long runway ahead. We’re building toward self-securing software. Join an all-star team. Take real ownership. Push boundaries. Build things that matter.

We're looking for a Security Researcher to join our AI Pentest team and push the boundaries of offensive AI security. You'll uncover novel vulnerabilities, build proof of concepts, and turn your research into technical blogs, conference talks, and open source contributions.

Responsibilities

• Discover and investigate vulnerabilities in open source software using our AI Code Analysis and AI Pentest harnesses

• Write technical blog posts and create proofs-of-concept about the findings

• Help engineering identify gaps in the product by diving deeper than the results and identifying failure modes

• Generate public visibility through social media posts, blog posts, research publications, and conference talks

Requirements

• Solid background in web application security research

• Experience with publishing blog posts and giving conference talks

• Basic engineering skills, specifically around tool development

• Social media presence on X and/or LinkedIn

• Nice to have: experience with AI workflows, agentic architectures

What you can expect:

• High-impact position in a fast-growing company.

• Fast growth of responsibility.

• Competitive salary package.

• A company that sticks to its values in an open and informal atmosphere (see our culture page on the website for more details).

• Flexibility in working hours.

You will be recruited based on competencies. Qualities of people are decisive, regardless of gender, religion, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability.