Experienced Vulnerability Researcher
Interrupt Labs · Basingstoke, United Kingdom · Remote
Posted Aug 10, 2026
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We’re always on the lookout for experienced and passionate vulnerability researchers to join our team. If you have a background in offensive security and think collaborating on high-impact challenges with some of the best in the industry sounds like fun, we’d love to hear from you. No formal education or certifications required.
The team:
Vulnerability Research and Exploit Development (VRED) take curiosity, perseverance and exceptional teamwork. You’ll join one of our established platform teams to focus on your preferred target set, backed globally by the entire VRED team. Our platform teams include Android, iOS, Browsers, Hypervisors and Embedded Systems.
The role:
You will conduct vulnerability research using a range of approaches and techniques.
You will develop proof-of-concept exploits for vulnerabilities found, which includes bypassing modern exploit mitigations.
Our researchers know and learn what they need for their work. You will have access to the tools and infrastructure you need to do your best.
You will contribute to a collaborative and supportive culture, sharing knowledge and findings with others in a helpful and accessible way.
You will have the opportunity to participate in and run workshops and other team activities.
You will have access to training and conferences to help grow and hone your skillsets.
The ideal candidate:
Experience in one or more of vulnerability research, reverse engineering and exploit development.
Can personally reason through complex topics to decide on approach, find impactful vulnerabilities, analyse their root causes and develop proof-of-concepts.
Interested in and passionate about learning new things, taking things apart, and get stuck into new problems and challenges.
Able to work both independently and highly collaboratively.
A permanent resident and currently based in the UK.
Salary:
Packages are competitive and differ according to researcher experience. Full details can be discussed upon an invitation to interview.
Life at Interrupt Labs
We know that what draws people to offensive security work is the research itself but we also think the people doing that work deserve to be properly looked after. Here's what that looks like in practice… Rewarded for the work you do
Annual bonus up to 15% based on company performance - when Interrupt does well, that gets shared across the team, not kept at the top.
7% matched pension
4x base salary Death in Service, so your family has a financial safety net without you having to think about it.
Salary sacrifice EV scheme, so going electric is more affordable through your pay.
Low-interest loans up to £10,000, for whatever life throws at you - big purchases, unexpected costs, or just breathing room.
Taking care of you
Private medical insurance with access to private GP consultations, mental health cover and various therapies cover (chiropractic treatment, osteopathy, acupuncture,…