1. Application & Resume Review Submit your application via the Synack website or be referred by an existing SRT member Your background is reviewed, especially: Proven bug bounty experience (HackerOne, Bugcrowd, etc.) Certifications (e.g., OSCP, OSCE, CRTO) Real-world exploitation experience Solid understanding of web and network security 2. Initial Screening (Eligibility Check) You may be asked to fill out a questionnaire or complete an eligibility check, which involves: Legal background checks Identity verification (KYC) Citizenship/residency validation (must be from an allowed country due to export control restrictions) 3. Skills Assessment (Practical Test) This is the most critical stage: You will be given access to the Synack Red Team Exam Environment, which is a private platform mimicking a real-world network or web application environment Your goal is to find and report vulnerabilities using professional methodology The test includes: Realistic targets (web apps, APIs, services) Requirement to write a quality report for each finding (impact, steps to reproduce, technical detail) Usually, you must submit 2–3 valid vulnerabilities, such as: IDOR XSS SQLi RCE SSRF Time limit: Typically 72 hours to 1 week, depending on current format 4. Report Quality Evaluation Synack values not just your ability to find bugs, but how well you document and communicate them Reports are reviewed for: Clarity Technical depth Reproducibility Real-world applicability 5. Interview or Final Review (Optional) Some candidates may go through a short interview call or email-based interaction to clarify findings or ensure professionalism This is less common but may happen for borderline or high-potential candidates 6. Onboarding If you pass: You'll receive a contractor agreement and must sign NDA/confidentiality terms Go through the training and onboarding modules Set up the Synack Workstation VM, which includes: VPN access Custom tooling Rules of engagement Additional Notes Once you're in, you can earn money via: Bug submissions Missions (short tasks like recon, static analysis, etc.) Leaderboard bonuses and challenges