Upwind is a place where opportunities happen
At Upwind, we are a team of hands-on, problem solvers and doers.
We believe in empowering organizations to run their cloud environments securely and efficiently to accelerate their businesses.
Nofar Ginon
Engineering Manager,
Upwind
“Working at Upwind is an exhilarating journey of innovation and growth. Every day presents new challenges and opportunities that fuel my passion and drive. In this dynamic environment, I’ve collaborated with talented individuals who value inclusion and embrace different perspectives.”
Being an Upwinder.
We are obsessed with Customer Satisfaction.
We start with the customer and then Work Backwards.
We value
Speed.
We strive for
Simplicity.
We Communicate
efficiently.
We are Owners and Professionals.
We are
Resourceful.
Being an Upwinder
We are obsessed with Customer Satisfaction
- We genuinely care about our customers.
- We think long term. We don’t sacrifice long-term value & relationships over short term outcomes.
- Every interaction with us, from our first meeting, to the web site, our marketing, the purchase experience, and to support & back-office help, should exceed customers’ expectations and reinforce their decision to trust & partner with Upwind.
We start with the customer and then Work Backwards
- We work with our customers to find their biggest pains and work our way backwards to design solutions that meet their needs.
- We strive to translate often vague or high-level requirements and feedback into simple, innovative products & features.
We value speed
- We make decisions with speed, and acknowledge that many decisions are reversible.
- We fail fast. We are not too proud or afraid to change direction. Failure is an integral part of innovation & success.
- We have a bias for action and we take risks despite ambiguity.
- Speed matters in business.
We strive for simplicity
- We always find ways to simplify.
- We do not overcomplicate processes & tasks.
- Customers want simple products, simple experiences, simple mechanisms & simple processes.
We communicate efficiently
- We believe in timely communication & constructive feedback with each other.
- We strive to proactively escalate and provide updates.
We are owners
- We stay connected to the details.
- We get the job done, we don’t assume that someone else will do it.
- We take responsibility when things aren’t going right.
- We never say “It’s not my job”. No task is beneath us.
We are resourceful
- We create our own reality.
- We accomplish more with less.
- We insist on high standards and remain committed to our long-term vision, but are also pragmatic on how we will get there.
- We make it work, and then we make it better.
Upwind
Become an Upwinder.
We are always on the lookout for talented and passionate people to join our team. Help us in empowering organizations to strengthen their cloud security.
Open positions
Vulnerability Researcher
About The Position
Upwind is the runtime-powered CNAPP that leverages runtime data to secure our customers’ cloud infrastructure. Upwind’s holistic approach to cloud security helps organizations mitigate the risks that actually matter, identify the root causes of threats in minutes and respond with context and automation. Upwinders are spread across the globe in all departments and work together to protect the infrastructure of our customers – we’re a strong, emerging player in a massive and growing market, and it’s still early enough for you to make a significant impact. At Upwind, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our record growth.
We are seeking an experienced Vulnerability Researcher to join our team, where our ethos of customer-centric problem solving, ownership, professionalism, and resourcefulness are at the heart of everything we do. The team faces complex research issues daily, solving new challenges and constantly improving the existing solutions. In this key position, you’ll dive deep into complex security puzzles, pushing the boundaries of our vulnerability research and solutions. Collaborating on challenges with our team means working with the leading cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and leveraging advanced technologies like Kubernetes, EBPF, Docker, and more.
Responsibilities
- Vulnerability research in the major Cloud providers and cutting-edge technologies.
- Lead projects from conception to deployment, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and reliability across backend system components.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of the Upwind platform.
- Play a critical role in content creation, contributing to articles, press releases, and product content development.
- Innovate in the area of Defense Evasion, enhancing our agent and engine capabilities.
Requirements
- +4 years of experience as a Vulnerability Researcher specializing in Web hacking and Offensive security.
- Experience with cloud platforms and products (e.g. AWS, GCP, and Azure).
- Military background or experience with Ex-CNAPP is highly advantageous.
- Possession of a Vulnerability Research Certification, contributions to CVEs, or a recognized standing in global security rankings is highly desirable.
- Ownership and Professionalism – you ARE required for a deep sense of responsibility towards work, with attention to detail, and a proactive approach to tackling any task, regardless of its nature.
- Resourcefulness – Ability to achieve more with less, utilizing creativity and high standards to navigate and overcome challenges pragmatically.