Cyber Security Researcher

Detectify is seeking a Cyber Security Researcher to join their team in Stockholm, Sweden. This role involves developing proof-of-concepts for novel vulnerability detection methods to protect thousands of real-world attack surfaces.

Founded by hackers in 2013, Detectify is an application security platform trusted by over 2,100 organizations globally. They equip modern security teams with clarity and control over their attack surface, using real-world verified payloads from ethical hackers and AI-driven engines to identify and fix exploitable vulnerabilities before attackers do.

If you are passionate about cybersecurity and want to make a difference, join Detectify and help make the internet a safer place. Apply now!

Company Overview

Detectify, founded by hackers in 2013 and based in Stockholm, is a leading application security platform. They are trusted by over 2,100 organizations worldwide, from startups to large enterprises and public institutions. Detectify empowers security teams to understand and manage their attack surface by identifying and remediating exploitable vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by attackers, leveraging a global community of ethical hackers and advanced AI engines.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Applicable
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 5 Year+
• Qualifications: Not Specified

Key Responsibilities

• Develop proof-of-concepts for novel ways of detecting vulnerabilities.
• Research new attack vectors and vulnerability classes that can be automated.
• Design and build agentic workflows that use AI to uncover new vulnerabilities and 0-days.
• Reverse engineer binaries to find vulnerabilities and understand how they can be exploited.
• Review detection code to ensure accuracy and minimize false positives.
• Act as a go-to security expert for colleagues and assist with security-related questions.
• Talk with customers to understand their attack surfaces and security challenges.

Requirements

• Highly versatile and self-motivated with the ability to create and drive change.
• Active in the security community with a deep understanding of how vulnerabilities work.
• Hands-on experience finding and exploiting live vulnerabilities (e.g., bug bounty programs, CVEs, CTFs, penetration testing, published research).
• Deep knowledge of web application security and common vulnerability classes (OWASP Top 10 and beyond).
• Solid programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python or Go) and ability to create working proof-of-concepts.
• Curiosity about using LLMs and AI agents in offensive security, or experience building with them.
• Ability to explain technical findings clearly to various stakeholders.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model with access to the office in central Stockholm (at least 3 days per week).
• Opportunity to work in an inclusive workplace free from discrimination.
• Contribute to a team that values diversity of experience, perspectives, and background.
• Be part of a company that is changing the way the world thinks about security.