Socket
Vulnerability Research Software Engineer
About this role
Description: Join Socket to build and scale patching infrastructure for secure, vetted packages. Focus on supply chain security by creating patches for critical vulnerabilities and supporting the open source ecosystem. Requirements: 3+ years of software engineering experience with production systems. Strong proficiency in Rust and Unix/Linux environments. Proficiency in Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript. Experience with package managers (npm, yarn, pnpm) and the JavaScript ecosystem. Understanding of software security concepts and vulnerability management. Experience building and scaling APIs and data processing pipelines. Familiarity with automated testing, CI/CD, and deployment systems. Benefits: Market competitive salary bands. Meaningful equity program. Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family (99% coverage). Flexible time-off, holidays, and winter shutdown to rest & recharge. Paid parental leave. Remote-first work environment with quarterly team off-sites.