Principal Security Researcher

GitLab · Security

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WorldwideFull TimePosted Sep 6, 2026

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Experience level
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Original employer: GitLabSource ATS: ArbeitnowJob status: Active

Lead security research on AI-powered DevSecOps capabilities as a Principal Security Researcher at GitLab in a 100% remote capacity.

As a Principal Security Researcher, you will drive security innovation by identifying vulnerabilities in AI agents, GitLab Duo, and complex AI workflows. You will lead research projects, develop novel testing methodologies, and mentor engineering teams to ensure the security of one of the world's largest DevSecOps platforms.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Worldwide remote role
Staff-level security leadership
Focused on AI-powered DevSecOps
Leading security research on agentic platforms
Mentoring and technical roadmap influence

What You’ll Bring

10+ Years of experience in security research, penetration testing, or offensive security roles
Strong ability in discovering and exploiting vulnerabilities in large codebases
Proficiency in two or more of Ruby, Go, Python, TypeScript, or Rust
Strong knowledge of AI frameworks
Strong understanding of AI attack vectors including prompt injection, agent manipulation, and workflow exploitation

What You’ll Get

Benefits not specified in the listing

About the Company

GitLab is an intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, used by over 50 million registered users. The company operates as a fully remote organization with a culture focused on continuous knowledge exchange and AI-driven productivity.

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