Remote Senior Security Engineer, Bug Bounty

Description:

• Own and scale Mozilla’s web bug bounty program, including strategy, prioritization, KPIs, and continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary interface with external researchers and platforms, fostering a high-quality and trusted research community.
• Lead triage and technical validation of incoming reports across multiple intake channels.
• Drive end-to-end vulnerability remediation, partnering with engineering teams for timely fixes.
• Identify root causes and systemic issues to influence long-term improvements in secure development practices.
• Collaborate with the Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) on active incidents and post-incident reviews.
• Perform targeted code reviews during investigations and high-risk changes.
• Develop or leverage tooling to improve triage efficiency and program insights.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in a security engineering role.
• Experience operating bug bounty programs, including enhancements and automation.
• Practical experience with modern cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.).
• Experience analyzing code and systems to move from vulnerability to prevention.
• Real-world experience in software development and/or engineering operations.
• Ability to develop tools in various programming languages (Python, Go, Rust, JavaScript, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Real-world experience, curiosity, passion, and a growth mindset are valued over formal credentials.

Benefits:

• Generous performance-based bonus plans for eligible employees.
• Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting.
• Quarterly all-company wellness days.
• Country-specific holidays plus a day off for your birthday.
• One-time home office stipend.
• Annual professional development budget.
• Quarterly well-being stipend.
• Considerable paid parental leave.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Other benefits (life/AD&D, disability, EAP, etc. - varies by country).