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Pentera proves which exposures are truly exploitable across the entire attack surface and drives remediation workflows that reduce real risk. Anchored in real-attack validation, the Pentera platform powers the full Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) cycle, from exposure discovery through prioritization, validation, and mobilization. Thousands of security teams around the world trust Pentera to close their security gaps before threat actors can exploit them.\nWith over 350 team members and 1,300 customers in more than 60 countries, Pentera is a growing company supported by top investors such as Insight Partners, K1, and The Blackstone Group.\nIf you want to grow your skills, make an impact, and be part of an innovative team, Pentera is the place for you.\nAbout the role:\nWe're looking for an AI Security Researcher with a strong AppSec foundation. At the core, this is a deeply technical application security role at an engineering level. You'll sit with development teams, get involved in their processes, understand how software is actually built, and bring a security perspective from the inside. You'll enhance traditional AppSec with agentic tools and security layers, working directly with enterprise customers on hands-on engagements. 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