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Parallels

Parallels

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Security

Application Security Engineer

RemotemidPosted Aug 22, 2026
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About this role

Join Parallels to make security decisions impacting millions of customers through exploit development and CVE discovery. You'll combine an attacker mindset with collaborative skills to coordinate fixes and architect secure solutions with engineering teams.

Must have

3+ years of industry experience in application security or related field

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

BSc/MS in computer science or related field preferred

OSCP/OSWE/OSED/RET2 certification preferred

Previous CVEs in desktop applications preferred

Proficiency with reverse engineering tools preferred

Technologies

PythonC++AWSAzureGitDockerRESTLinuxJenkinsSeleniumGCPWindowsCloudJSONSonarQubeCI/CDNmapBurp SuiteKali LinuxMetasploitWiresharkOSCPOWASP

Responsibilities

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

Propose granular fixes to engineers for validated security issues

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

Benefits

Competitive salaryProfessional developmentFlexible work arrangementsWork-life balanceDiverse and inclusive workplace

Amenities

Fully remote work from anywhere in CanadaFlexible work hours with focus on work-life balanceInclusive culture built from the people who work there

Recruitment process

1

Role combines attacker mindset with humility to coordinate fixes with busy engineers

2

Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in exploit development and CVE discovery

3

Security decisions impact millions of Parallels customers

4

Parallels is a top VDI/EUC product helping businesses since 1999

5

Company offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants