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Security Engineer - Offensive Security, Native

AT TikTok
TikTok

Security Engineer - Offensive Security, Native

London, United Kingdom

Responsibilities

Security Team at TikTok
The team's mission is to build secure infrastructure, platforms and technologies, as well as to support cross-functional teams to protect our users, products and infrastructure. In this team you'll have a unique opportunity to have first-hand exposure to the strategy of the company in key security initiatives, especially in building scalable and secure-by-design systems and solutions. Our challenges are not your regular day-to-day technical problems; you'll be part of a team that's developing new solutions to new challenges of a kind not previously addressed by big tech. It's working fast, at scale, and we're making a difference.

Responsibilities:
- Conduct vulnerability research of the native components of the most critical systems and products (mobile and desktop apps, cloud).

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- Collaborate closely with other security and product teams to design defense-in-depth controls that limit attackers' ability and improve our security posture.
- Drive secure-by-default and automation initiatives to boost native components' security.
- Monitor and analyze emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits relevant to our infrastructure, technologies, and products.
- Bring insight into all aspects of modern security issues to our products and rapidly developing prototypes for mitigations.
- Support Red Team with vulnerability research and exploit development.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant majors.
- 3+ years of experience in ethical hacking, vulnerability research, product security, exploit development, or being a member of a red team.
- First-hand experience in C/C++ reviews, fuzzing, reverse engineering, and binary exploitation.
- Advanced knowledge and understanding in at least one of the following disciplines: end-user device security, cloud computing, operating system internals and hardening, mobile and desktop app security, network security, applied cryptography.
- Strong problem-solving skills and excellent debugging / troubleshooting skills.

Client-provided location(s): London, UK
Job ID: TikTok-7474000094229170439
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • HSA
    • Life Insurance
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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