Research Engineer / Software Engineer (frontend)

XBOW is revolutionizing cybersecurity by developing the world's first AI-powered autonomous pentester. Backed by Sequoia Capital and led by the creators of GitHub Copilot and GitHub Advanced Security, we're tackling the critical challenge of scaling offensive security in an AI-driven world. Our autonomous AI system already solves 75% of web app security benchmarks without human intervention, operating at superhuman speed.

As a Frontend Research Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of building the user interface for this cutting-edge security platform. Working with React and TypeScript, you'll create intuitive, high-performance interfaces designed specifically for technical users and security teams. This role combines technical expertise with product thinking, requiring both strong frontend development skills and an eye for user experience.

You'll join a senior team working at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and developer experience, where your decisions will directly impact the product's evolution. The role offers significant autonomy and influence over the technical direction of the frontend architecture, design system, and tooling. We maintain a fast-paced, trust-based environment focused on purposeful building and rapid iteration.

The position offers competitive compensation ($150K-$350K) with generous equity, making you a true owner in a company that's reshaping the future of cybersecurity. We embrace remote work while maintaining strong team connections through regular meetings and supported travel for collaboration. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful technical challenges alongside world-class experts, directly contributing to making software systems more secure through innovative AI applications.