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Our remote-first team is driven by the vision of providing all the advantages of vulnerability management without the traditional hassle or unpredictable expense. Join us in ensuring our clients that their external attack surface remains impeccably secure and fortified.\nWe are a well-funded Series A company with top tier investors.\nThe Opportunity\nWe are seeking highly skilled and motivated Bug Bounty Security Researchers to join our team. As a Bug Bounty Security Researcher, you will be responsible for identifying and reporting vulnerabilities in software applications, systems, and networks. 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