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Application Security Engineer

RemotemidPosted Aug 17, 2026
C++PythonCybersecurityCloud+4 more

About this role

Join Parallels as an Application Security Engineer to discover vulnerabilities, develop exploits, and coordinate security fixes for products used by millions. You'll combine offensive security skills with collaborative engineering to protect core applications.

Must have

Experience reading, writing and debugging C++ and Python code

Basic experience with memory exploitation techniques

Demonstrable experience with web exploitation techniques and tools

Excellent written and oral communication skills

3+ years of industry experience preferred

OSCP/OSWE/OSED/RET2 certification preferred

BSc/MS in computer science or related field preferred

Technologies

PythonC++GitLinuxWindowsCloudCybersecurityCI/CD

Responsibilities

Reproduce and triage incoming vulnerabilities from security automation and bug bounty programs

Discover vulnerabilities and construct exploits for core Parallels applications

Assist in the CVE disclosure process

Provide threat models and design reviews for teams throughout the company

Assist in tuning static analysis, dynamic analysis, and dependency management tools

Propose granular fixes to engineers for identified vulnerabilities

Benefits

Flexible hoursCompetitive salaryRemote work

Amenities

Work when, how, and where you want with flexible remote arrangementCulture built from employees with emphasis on being yourself

Recruitment process

1

Role combines attacker mindset with collaborative security architecting

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Opportunity for hands-on exploit development and CVE discovery

3

Security decisions impact millions of customers

4

Company offers refreshed brand and strong leadership in shifting EUC market

5

Inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process with accommodations available