Careers at Fenko
Join our team building the future of extension security. Fenko Limited is a New Zealand-based cybersecurity company developing RiskyPlugins, the leading platform for security analysis and risk assessment of browser extensions, VS Code extensions, and Microsoft 365 applications.
Why Work With Us
Mission-Driven Work
We’re protecting millions of users from malicious extensions and helping organizations secure their digital ecosystems. Your work directly contributes to making the digital world safer.
Cutting-Edge Technology
Work with advanced security research, machine learning models, and sophisticated threat detection systems. We tackle complex challenges in cybersecurity, data analysis, and distributed systems.
Remote-First Culture
Based in New Zealand with a globally distributed team. We value flexibility, autonomy, and work-life balance while maintaining high standards of collaboration and innovation.
Professional Growth
Opportunities to work with leading security researchers, contribute to open-source security tools, attend industry conferences, and develop expertise in emerging cybersecurity domains.
Current Open Positions
We’re Not Actively Hiring Right Now
At the moment, we don’t have any open positions at Fenko Limited. However, we’re always interested in connecting with talented individuals who are passionate about extension security and cybersecurity.
Areas of Interest for Future Opportunities
We’re always keeping an eye out for exceptional talent in these areas:
- Security Research: Extension security analysis, threat intelligence, malware detection
- Software Engineering: Backend systems, API development, security tools
- DevOps & Infrastructure: Cloud security, scalable deployment, monitoring systems
- Product Management: Security product strategy, user research, roadmap development
- Data Science: Machine learning for threat detection, risk scoring algorithms
Stay Connected
Even though we’re not actively hiring, we’d love to stay in touch:
- Follow us on Twitter/X
- Subscribe to our newsletter for company updates and security insights
- Join our community discussions on GitHub
- Attend our webinars and conference talks when announced
When We Do Hire
When we have open positions in the future, you can expect:
- Remote-first culture with flexibility for New Zealand-based team members
- Mission-driven work protecting users from malicious extensions
- Cutting-edge challenges in cybersecurity and threat detection
- Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities
- Collaborative environment with security researchers and engineers
Spontaneous Applications
If you believe you’d be a great fit for our team and have exceptional skills in relevant areas, we’d still like to hear from you. Please send:
- Your resume/CV
- A brief cover letter explaining your interest in extension security
- Links to your portfolio, GitHub profile, or relevant projects
- Why you think you’d be valuable to our mission
Email: [email protected]
Our Values
Security First
We prioritize the security and privacy of our users and customers in everything we build and do.
Technical Excellence
We hold ourselves to high standards of engineering, research, and product development.
Transparency & Integrity
We’re honest about our capabilities, limitations, and the security risks we help mitigate.
Continuous Learning
Cybersecurity evolves constantly. We’re committed to learning, adapting, and staying ahead of emerging threats.
Customer Focus
We exist to solve real security problems for our customers and make their digital lives safer.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary with performance bonuses
- Flexible work arrangements and remote-first culture
- Professional development budget for courses, conferences, and certifications
- Health and wellness benefits
- Generous time off and flexible scheduling
- Latest hardware and tools for your work
- Equity options for core team members
How to Stay in Touch
While we’re not currently hiring, we’d love to connect with talented individuals who share our passion for extension security:
Email: [email protected]
Please include:
- “Future Opportunities” in the subject line
- Your resume/CV
- A brief cover letter explaining your interest in extension security
- Links to your portfolio, GitHub profile, or relevant projects
- What areas of cybersecurity you’re most passionate about
We’ll keep your information on file and reach out if relevant positions become available that match your skills and interests.
Internship Program
We’re not currently offering internship positions, but we may have opportunities for students and recent graduates in the future. If you’re passionate about cybersecurity and want to gain hands-on experience in extension security, we encourage you to:
- Follow our community updates for announcements
- Contribute to our open-source security tools and research
- Attend our webinars and conference presentations
- Build your skills through personal security research projects
When internship opportunities become available, we’ll announce them through our website and social media channels. You can also express your interest by reaching out to [email protected] with your academic background and what you hope to learn about extension security.
Equal Opportunity
Fenko Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Ready to help us build the future of extension security? We’d love to hear from you even if you don’t see a specific role that matches your background. Send us your information and let us know how you can contribute to our mission.