horizon3ai - WebApp Offensive Security Engineer
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Requirements
• Extensive hands-on experience conducting full-scope web application penetration tests. • Deep, practical knowledge of common and not-so-common web vulnerability classes — SQL injection, XSS (reflected, stored, and DOM-based), SSRF, SSTI/CSTI, IDOR/BOLA, authentication and authorization bypass, path traversal, LFI, and similar — including how to chain them to demonstrate impact. • A talent for finding and exploiting business-logic and edge-case flaws that automated scanners routinely miss. • Strong command of proxy tools like Burp Suite and browser developer tools. • Comfort scripting to reproduce findings and build proof-of-concept exploits (e.g., Python or similar) — you don't need to be a professional software engineer, but you should be able to write and read code well enough to demonstrate an exploit and collaborate effectively with engineers. • Ability to clearly communicate attack steps, impact, and remediation guidance to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders. • Curiosity about emerging AI technologies and comfort using AI-assisted tools in your testing and research workflow. • Strong written and verbal communication, including technical documentation. • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and mentor teammates of varying experience levels. • Quick to learn and adopt new technologies, frameworks, and target stacks as needed. • History of recognized security research, including documented CVE discoveries and responsible disclosure. • Track record of successful bug bounty contributions. • Familiarity with how autonomous, agentic, or AI-driven pentesting tools work — and a sharp instinct for where and why they fail. • Experience writing detection or attack content (e.g., Nuclei templates, sqlmap tamper scripts, custom Burp extensions). • Enough software development background to collaborate fluently with engineers on remediation and product coverage. • Familiarity with relational and graph databases, particularly Postgres and Neo4j. • Experience with AI/LLM tools for building agentic workflows (e.g., LangChain, LangFlow) and integrating contextual data using protocols like Model Context Protocol (MCP). • Outstanding problem-solving aptitude and a relentless curiosity for how things break. • Self-motivated and highly energetic, with the ability to operate effectively with limited supervision and guidance. • Work with our engineers and security researchers to turn manual discoveries into reliable, production-safe product capabilities. • Strong technical documentation and communication skills. • Document findings, methodologies, and recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • What makes you stand out: • A portfolio of novel web application research, exploits, or edge-case findings you can walk us through. • Demonstrated examples of using AI to enhance or accelerate your testing and exploit development. • OSCP, OSWE, or comparable offensive security certifications.
Benefits
• Inclusive Team: We value diversity and promote an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. • Growth Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic and growing team with numerous career development opportunities. • Innovative Culture: Work in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. • Hybrid & Remote Work: We embrace a mix of remote and hybrid work models depending on role and location, including our Chicago office, where some roles require regular in-office presence. • Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive salary, equity and benefits. Our benefits include health, vision & dental insurance for you and your family, a flexible vacation policy, and generous parental leave. • At Horizon3, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and our compensation philosophy reflects this core value. We are committed to fostering an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and rewarded for their contributions. Our compensation structure is designed to be fair, competitive, and transparent, ensuring that every team member is recognized and compensated equitably across roles, levels, and locations. • In accordance with various State’s transparency regulations, we provide the following salary range information for this position: • Base salary range: $196,000 - $242,000. The exact salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s location, qualifications, experience, and relevant skills. • Additional compensation: All full-time roles are eligible for an equity package in the form of stock options. • You Belong Here
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