45 security researcher jobs at 18 companies in Salinas, CA

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Senior Security Researcher
Santa Clara, California, United States
$140k-$226k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto NetworksNASDAQ: PANW: Provides enterprise-grade network, cloud, and endpoint security software.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years in offensive security or vulnerability research, experience with reverse engineering/fuzzing/exploit development, familiarity with penetration testing, strong OS/network/application security knowledge.
Large Language Models (LLMs), LLMs, Reinforcement Learning, RLHF, Supervised Fine-Tuning (SFT), AI agents, fuzzers
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Firmware Security Researcher, SEAR
Cupertino, California, United States
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Apple
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
Research and secure firmware and constrained compute environments, collaborate across hardware/software/privacy/design teams, and contribute to system security for Apple products.
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Principal Researcher – Technology & Security-Adjacent Systems
San Jose, California, United States
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Straits Meridian Capital Office
Straits Meridian Capital Office: A research-driven capital platform managing internal investment allocations.
2+ YOE2+ years research/analytical experience; strong knowledge of technology policy, cybersecurity or semiconductor sectors; familiarity with export controls and trade regulation; ability to interpret technical and policy documents and produce clear written analysis.
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Security Research Engineer
Fulton or Ann Arbor or Atlanta or Austin or Boston or Cary or San Jose
$136k-$195k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Cisco
CiscoNASDAQ: CSCO: Develops and sells networking hardware and cybersecurity software.
BS degree, experience in threat or malware research and analysis, scripting with Python, familiarity with Windows/Linux/macOS telemetry, strong communication and critical thinking.
Python, Windows, Linux, macOS
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Security Research Engineer, AI Safety and Security Engineering
Santa Clara or North Carolina or Tennessee or New York or California or Florida
$152k-$242k/yr HybridFull Time
NVIDIA
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs graphics processing units and artificial intelligence hardware.
5+ YOE5+ years security research or software engineering experience; hands-on vulnerability research, fuzzing or program analysis in C, C++, or Python; strong judgment on fix correctness and revalidation.
C, C++, Python, LLM
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Security Research Engineer, AI Safety and Security Engineering
Santa Clara or North Carolina or New York or Tennessee or Florida or California
$152k-$242k/yr HybridFull Time
NVIDIA
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs GPU-accelerated computing and artificial intelligence hardware.
5+ YOE5+ years security research or software engineering experience, hands-on vulnerability research/fuzzing/program analysis, strong C/C++/Python skills, rigor in patch correctness, and comfort with AI-assisted workflows.
C, C++, Python, fuzzers, static analyzers, symbolic-execution tools, AI-assisted tools, LLM
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AI-Native Security Agent Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
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ByteDance
ByteDance: Developing AI-driven content platforms and mobile applications.
3+ YOE3+ years software engineering experience in security, networking or AI; proficiency in Go, Python or TypeScript; hands-on LLM/Agent development experience; strong communication and self-driven mindset.
Go, Python, TypeScript, OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, LLM Guard
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Security Software Engineer Project Intern (Product Security) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
San Jose, California, United States
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TikTok
TikTok: Global short-form video hosting and social media platform.
Pursuing a BS/MS in CS or STEM, security engineering knowledge (web, mobile, network, OS, crypto, cloud), coding experience in at least one listed language, and strong debugging/problem-solving skills.
JavaScript, Node JS, Go, Python, Java, C++, Rust, LLM, NLP
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Distinguished Engineer, Machine Learning
Santa Clara, California, United States
$147k-$300k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Netskope
NetskopeNASDAQ: NTSK: Cloud-native cybersecurity and data protection platform for enterprises.
12+ YOE12-15+ years AI/ML architecture experience; expertise in large-scale security AI/ML; strong deployment of LLMs; able to communicate with executives.
vLLM, SGLang, KV Cache, LLM_serving, Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch
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Technology Lead, Agentic AI and R&D
San Jose, California, United States
$119k-$179k/yr HybridFull Time
Merck
MerckXETRA: MRK: A science and technology providing healthcare, life science, and electronics solutions.
2+ YOEMaster's with 3+ years or PhD with 2+ years; technical leadership; distributed systems and cloud (AWS/Azure); security and data governance; CI/CD and observability experience.
AWS, Azure, CI/CD, observability, SAFe
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Lead Aeromechanics, Thermal & Acoustics Engineer – Special Programs
San Jose, California, United States
$138k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Archer
ArcherNYSE: ACHR: Develops electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban mobility.
8+ YOEExpertise in aeromechanics, thermal management, and acoustics for aerospace prototype vehicles; 8+ years relevant experience; Bachelor's in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering; U.S. Person and ability to obtain government security clearance required.
CFD
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Software Engineer, E-commerce Supply Chain and Logistics - USDS
San Jose, California, United States
$137k-$259k/yr OnsiteFull Time
TikTok USDS Joint Venture
TikTok USDS Joint Venture: Operates and secures TikTok services for U.S. users.
Bachelor's in CS or related, experience building highly scalable backend services using Java/Golang/Python/C++, deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, networking, security, and databases like MySQL/Redis/Kafka.
Java, Golang, Python, C++, MySQL, Redis, Kafka
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Delivery Specialist - Union GBA
San Jose, California, United States
$19-$25/hr OnsiteFull Time
O'Reilly Auto Parts
O'Reilly Auto PartsNASDAQ: ORLY: Retailer of automotive aftermarket parts and professional tools.
Must possess a valid state driver's license and meet company driving record standards; operate delivery vehicles and handheld fleet devices; secure vehicles and collected monies; provide customer service; bilingual (Spanish) encouraged.
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Product Manager, UX
Santa Clara, California, United States
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Pure Storage
Pure StorageNYSE: PSTG: Provides all-flash enterprise data storage and management solutions.
Requires systems thinking, product vision, AI prototyping, evaluation frameworks, SQL, Git, cross-functional leadership, customer research, and enterprise security and auditability expertise.
CLI, API, Model Context Protocol (MCP), SQL, Git
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Call Center Representative - DHA
Birmingham or Phoenix or Los Angeles or Salinas or Fort Lauderdale or Chicago or Baltimore or Philadelphia or Wilkes-Barre or Albuquerque or Dallas or Houston or Kansas City or Jamaica or San Juan or Detroit or Cincinnati
$41k-$82k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Social Security Administration
Social Security Administration: Administers federal social insurance and financial assistance programs.
1+ YOEProvide high-quality customer service via SSA's national 800 number, conduct telephone interviews, explain Social Security and Medicare rules, research eligibility, and pass a competency panel interview (CAIP).
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Senior Principal System Architect
San Jose, California, United States
$323k-$437k/yr HybridFull Time
Arm
ArmNASDAQ: ARM: Designs and licenses processor architectures and semiconductor intellectual property.
10+ YOE10+ years in SoC/system architecture or technology research; degree in Computer Engineering; expertise in server-class power management, high-speed IO (PCIe,SATA), security, and system monitoring; strong written and presentation skills.
PCIe, SATA
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Member Benefits Analyst
San Jose, California, United States
$108k-$133k/yr OnsiteFull Time
California School Employees Association
California School Employees Association: Provides labor representation and advocacy for California school staff.
3+ YOEThree years experience in benefits, communications, marketing, or related field; bachelor\u0002s degree or equivalent; strong negotiation, research, program development, budget, and communication skills; knowledge of public retirement, Social Security, Medicare, and ERISA.
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Senior Associate, Complex Securities Valuation
New York City or Los Angeles or Washington or Troy or Houston or Chicago or Grand Rapids or Baltimore or Columbia or Richmond or Memphis or Raleigh or Boston or San Jose or San Francisco or Austin or Denver or Fort Worth or Atlanta or Orlando or Dallas or Wilmington or Phoenix or San Antonio or Milwaukee or Madison or McLean or Melville or Woodbridge or Stamford or Miami or Philadelphia or Charlotte or Greenville or West Palm Beach or Orange County or St. Louis or Fort Lauderdale or Seattle or Rosemont or Pittsburgh or Cincinnati or Cleveland or Columbus or Cherry Hill or Tampa or Minneapolis or Salt Lake City or Jacksonville or Nashville or Oak Brook or Las Vegas or Indianapolis or San Diego or Potomac or Omaha
$90k-$110k/yr OnsiteFull Time
BDO USA
BDO USA: Provides accounting, tax, and business advisory services to organizations.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree required; 2+ years in accounting, advisory, banking, or financial services preferred. Requires complex valuation, financial modeling, research, communication, and Microsoft Office proficiency.
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Capital IQ, FactSet, SNL, Bloomberg, Intex, Moody’s Analytics, Crystal Ball, R, Python, Matlab, Stata, Octave, Mathematica, Monte Carlo, Lattice Models
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Research & Development Labs Network Admin (Richardson, TX, US)
Richardson or San Jose or Thailand or Shanghai or Songshan Lake or Penang or Chennai
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Celestica
CelesticaNYSE: CLS: Provides design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions for electronics.
4+ YOE4+ years network or system administration experience managing secure/segmented networks; hands-on skills with Cisco, Check Point, Linux, CyberArk, Zscaler, VMware/Hyper-V, secure file transfer and local repo hosting; bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Checkpoint 3980 Firewalls, SilverPeak SD-WAN, Cisco Catalyst 9400, Cisco Catalyst 9200, Cisco Nexus, Celestica DS2000, Celestica ES1500, Apache, Nginx, SHA-256, CyberArk, Zscaler ZTNA, Zscaler App Connectors, VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, SFTP, SCP, rsync, CrowdStrike, Threat Locker, BigFix, ServiceNow Agents, ClearPass NAC