Security Researcher Technical Lead

Intel is hiring a Security Researcher Technical Lead in Haifa, Israel. Level rates it ; you can apply on Intel.

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Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this cybersecurity role: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include C, vulnerability research and confidential computing.
Level classifies it as a lead role.
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Lead advanced vulnerability research and security strategies in confidential computing technologies and architecture.

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Job Details:

Job Description:

We are looking for a senior security researcher to lead advanced vulnerability research in confidential computing technologies. This role combines deep technical expertise with organizational leadership — spanning exploit development, architecture reviews, and executive-level influence on product security strategy.

What You'll Do

Lead complex vulnerability research across firmware, software, virtualization, and hardware security domains
Conduct architecture security reviews, threat modeling, secure code reviews, and red team assessments
Develop innovative analysis techniques, fuzzing frameworks, and security research tools
Communicate complex technical findings to executives, engineering leaders, and external stakeholders
Mentor and develop security researchers at various experience levels

What We're Looking For

Passion for security research and a demonstrated attacker's mindset
Strong technical leadership with the ability to influence without direct authority
Proven experience leading ambiguous, high-impact technical investigations
Ability to balance hands-on technical work with strategic leadership responsibilities

Qualifications:

4+ years of experience in security research, offensive security, or a related field.
Proven track record of identifying significant security vulnerabilities and driving remediation
Demonstrated experience leading complex security research or offensive security projects
Degree, or equivalent experience, in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Extensive hands-on experience in C/C++ software development and security analysis
Deep understanding of modern security principles, attack techniques, and defensive technologies
Experience influencing technical decisions across multiple teams or organizations
Strong analytical, technical leadership, and communication skills
Fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in penetration testing, fuzzing, reverse engineering, exploit development, and static code analysis
Expertise in embedded software and firmware security
Deep understanding of OS internals, virtualization technologies, and compiler behavior
Experience with hardware security, side-channel analysis, or trusted execution environments
Knowledge of Intel Architecture and virtualization technologies (VMX/TDX)
Strong understanding of cryptographic principles and secure system design
Track record of published research, CVEs, conference presentations, or other industry-recognized security contributions

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (Israel)

Primary Location:

Israel, Haifa

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

How we rate this

Security Researcher Technical Lead at Intel rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Security Researcher Technical Lead is an open job at Intel.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Israel, Haifa.
The job was posted on August 17, 2026.
Seniority: lead.
Applications are handled by Intel. Apply on Intel

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Vulnerability ResearchConfidential ComputingExploit DevelopmentThreat ModelingReverse EngineeringC

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Pay

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