Remote Product Security Penetration Tester (Cloud/API), Dublin

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We employ more than 6,000 people across the globe who embrace empathy and cultivate collaboration to succeed. And, while we offer great benefits and perks like larger tech companies, our employees have the independence to make a larger impact on the company and take ownership of their work. Join the team and create the future of customer experience together.

Job Title Penetration Tester

Department Product Security

Location Remote (Ireland)

Genesys Cloud Product Security is hiring a penetration tester focused on product‑level offensive security. This role centers on identifying and helping remediate vulnerabilities across Genesys Cloud's web and mobile applications, public APIs, and supporting infrastructure, while owning our bug bounty program end‑to‑end.

Genesys Cloud is a cloud‑native, multi‑tenant SaaS platform on AWS, with modern web experiences, extensive APIs, and rapidly growing AI capabilities. This role suits a hands‑on tester who can independently deliver meaningful assessments today and grow into a senior product security role. You'll leverage AI‑assistedworkflows and contribute to securing AI‑enabled features. AI experience is a plus, but strong web/API security fundamentals and curiosity are key.

What you'll do Product Security Testing

Perform manual penetration testing across web apps, APIs, and infrastructure

Assess auth/authz, tenant isolation, input validation, business logic, and data exposure risks

Identify issues beyond automated scanning, especially in modern UI/API‑driven flows

Develop clear PoCs, validate findings, and retest fixes

Improve testing playbooks, tooling, and repeatable practices

Bug Bounty Program

Own day‑to‑day management: scope, policies, rewards, and researcher engagement

Triage submissions, validate impact, align severity, and track remediation

Partner with engineering to route and resolve findings

Maintain high‑quality communication with external researchers

Cloud&Platform Security

Evaluate attack paths in a multi‑tenant AWS environment

Understand architecture, trust boundaries, and service interactions

Identify weaknesses in API usage, input handling, and access controlsContribute to security reviews with an attacker mindset

AI&Emerging Risk Areas

Use AI‑assisted workflows to enhance testing and analysis

Assess AI‑enabled features for risks like prompt injection, data leakage, and misuse

Ensure AI features respect tenant boundaries and authorization controls

Collaboration&Communication

Work closely with engineers to deliver actionable remediation guidance

Produce clear, high‑quality reports

Operate effectively in a distributed, collaborative team

What you'll bring

~3+ years in penetration testing, application/product security, or similar

Strong hands‑on experience testing web applications and APIs

Solid understanding of common vulnerabilities (auth flaws, injection, business logic, multi‑tenant risks)

Proficiency with tools like Burp Suite, dev tools, and scripting

Knowledge of auth mechanisms (cookies, tokens, OAuth, sessions)

Familiarity with cloud‑native systems and AWS fundamentals

Strong communication and problem‑solving skills

Ability to work independently and own testing and bug bounty workflows

Nice to have (or willingness to learn)

Experience with SaaS or large‑scale customer‑facing platforms

Knowledge of AWS, microservices, and event‑driven systems

API security testing at scale (auth abuse, rate limits, data exposure)

Understanding of modern front‑end architectures

Exposure to AI/LLM security risks

Basic coding/scripting (Python, JS/TS, Java, etc.)

CI/CD, security automation, or threat modeling experience

Prior bug bounty program involvement

Technologies

AWS and cloud‑native architectures

Modern web apps and public APIs (REST, OAuth)

Distributed, multi‑tenant SaaS systems

Automation and AI‑assisted workflows

AI‑enabled product features

Bug bounty and coordinated disclosure programs

Our Benefits

Flexible work options

- Choose what works for you with hybrid schedules, work‑from‑home flexibility, and the option to collaborate onsite in our state‑of‑the‑art Galway office.

Career development&growth

- Access continuous learning opportunities, mentoring, and clear paths for advancement.

Competitive pension scheme

- Invest in your future with an excellent employer‑supported pension plan.

Annual bonus program

- Be rewarded for your impact and contributions.

Comprehensive health coverage

- Including private health insurance, access to company dental plan, and wellness supports.

Financial protection

- Enjoy Income Protection and Life Assurance, along with

access to dedicated financial planning resources to help you make confident, informed decisions about your future.

Family‑friendly policies

- Generous paid maternity and paternity leave, along with supportive leave options designed for every stage of life.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Genesys is an equal opportunity employer committed to fairness in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, national origin, genetics, disability, military and veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

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