# Threat Researcher at Socket

- Company: Socket
- What the company does: Backed by a16z and South Park Commons.
- Company website: https://socket.dev
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: United States
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $126K to $170K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2025-12-23
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/socket/7049663a-829f-4346-81ee-423d78a8589d
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/socket-threat-researcher/

## About the role

Socket is looking for a Threat Researcher to join our growing Threat Intelligence Team. In this role, you’ll tackle cutting-edge threats in the software supply chain, leveraging our proprietary AI-based scanner and building tools to enhance malware analysis. You’ll secure open source ecosystems, strengthen threat detection across multiple programming languages, and conduct research that helps protect developers and organizations worldwide. This is not an entry-level position.

## What they're looking for

- 3+ years of work experience and a master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Technical experience across several areas of security operations, including investigations, incident response and management, digital forensics, malware analysis, reverse engineering, threat intelligence, threat hunting, and detection engineering
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to assess the relevance and impact of threats
- Experience building tools for automation, data collection, and threat hunting
- Passion for open source and code

Tags: Engineering