Senior Offensive Security Researcher
As an Offensive Security Researcher, you will be tasked with proactively researching the newest and most sophisticated attack techniques and working closely with some of the best security researchers in the industry to shape the future of cyber security. You will bring curiosity, persistence, and a drive to leave no stone unturned in the search for the next bypass.
What Will You Do?
Primary responsibilities include:
Proactively research and deeply understand the internals of the newest and most sophisticated attack techniques, and emulate these attacks to assess and improve detection engines.
Build tools to support detection assessments, create proofs of concept for the newest techniques and exploits, and develop automation flows to automate unconventional attacks and offensive frameworks.
Work closely with the Threat Intelligence team and the research and engineering detection teams to provide guidance and highlight gaps in detection and visibility capabilities.
What Skills and Knowledge Will You Bring?
Ideal candidates will have:
4+ years of experience in Red Teaming / Security Research / Offensive Research with a deep understanding of Windows internals.
Hands-on experience with coding in Python and C/C++.
Deep understanding of the malware world (how malware operates, infamous families, evasion and exploitation techniques).
Experience in malware analysis (statically and dynamically) and reverse engineering (x86/x64)
Understanding of existing EDRs internals.
Experience writing detection signatures.
Experience leveraging agentic AI workflows for malware analysis and detection engineering tasks (reverse engineering, code auditing, signature writing).
Proven track record of conference speaking at security conferences or publications is an advantage
Why SentinelOne?
AI is redefining how the world operates and rewriting the rules of security in real time, and SentinelOne was built for this moment. From day one, we architected an AI-native platform designed to operate at machine speed, not as an add-on to legacy systems but as the foundation itself. If you want to build where innovation and impact move together, this is that place.
We invest in our Sentinels with comprehensive, competitive benefits designed to support you and your family:
Equity & Rewards
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Time Off & Wellbeing
Competitive leave benefits
Gender-neutral parental leave
Insurance & Financial Security
Medical and insurance benefits
Pension
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Work Perks & Flexibility
Global home office allowance
Mobile phone reimbursement
This role has a base pay range that applies consistently across Italy, regardless of candidate location. If you have any questions, please reach out to the recruiter.
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Classification as Quadro
Base Salary Range
€51.200—€70.000 EUR