Principal Security Research Engineer

Qualys
📍 Pune, Maharashtra, India 💼 Full time 🕒 Posted March 02, 2026

Job Description

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

Principal Security Researcher – Threat Defense

Location: Pune, India (Hybrid) / Remote

Department: Research


The Mission

We are seeking a Security Researcher who is a builder, not just an analyst. Bridging the gap between advanced threat research and active defense, you will lead a R&D mandate to design engines that pinpoint real customer risk. You bring a rare blend of deep security expertise (Zero-days, CVEs, Exploits) and software engineering rigor to drive operational excellence at scale.

You will serve as a key player in our Research Department, moving beyond standard vulnerability analysis to build next-generation detection capabilities. Your work will directly influence our threat defense engine.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Conduct deep-dive research into emerging attack vectors t...
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    Job Details

    • Location Pune, Maharashtra
    • Job Type Full time
    • Category Computer Occupations
    • Posted Date March 02, 2026
    • Application Deadline April 11, 2026