Principal Researcher

Clearvector

United States Remote permanent

Posted: May 12, 2025

Job Description

We are an early-stage cybersecurity company dedicated to developing identity-driven solutions to protect organizations from the adversary.

As Principal Researcher, you will lead our research initiatives to discover and implement novel capabilities. You'll translate theoretical concepts into practical security solutions while establishing our company as a thought leader through publications and speaking engagements. This role bridges pure research and product development, ensuring our innovations directly enhance our product offerings.

And - you are equal parts visionary researcher and practical innovator, driven to solve difficult security challenges and see your solutions implemented. You thrive when exploring uncharted technical territory while maintaining the focus needed to convert theoretical advances into real-world security improvements.

Responsibilities

• Drive original cybersecurity research initiatives aligned with our strategic objectives

• Identify emerging security threats and develop innovative detection and prevention methodologies

• Publish research findings through company blog posts, whitepapers, and other outlets

• Present research at leading industry conferences and security events

• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate research findings into our product

• Mentor junior researchers and foster a culture of exploration and innovation

• Establish and maintain relationships with academic and industry research communities

• Participate in customer-facing activities

Top candidates for this role will have:

• 7+ years of experience in security research with demonstrable contributions to the field

• Strong publication record with conference presentations and/or journal publications

• Deep technical expertise in one or more specialized security domains

• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

• Experience bridging research concepts into practical, deployable technologies

• Strong programming skills and familiarity with common security tools

Additional notes

• As a remote first company, we are looking to hire anywhere in the United States

• We hire people authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor immigration visas

• Ability to travel for in-person company planning and events

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