Full-Stack Software Engineer - Threat Hunting & Vulnerability Research

Trend Micro Inc.•Austin, TX

36d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented Full-Stack Software Engineer to join our Threat Hunting Research team. This role is critical in maintaining and developing cutting-edge tools for threat detection, vulnerability research, and security intelligence operations. The ideal candidate will combine strong software development skills with an interest in cybersecurity, helping us build and enhance platforms that identify and analyze emerging threats. You will play a key role in integrating AI capabilities into our security workflows and developing scalable solutions for our growing threat hunting team.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in full-stack software development
BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field-or 3+ years of practical experience in full-stack software development
Strong proficiency in Python for backend development and automation
Solid experience with JavaScript and modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Angular)
Experience building and deploying web applications in production environments
Proficiency with RESTful API design and implementation
Experience with database systems (SQL and NoSQL)
Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
Experience with cloud infrastructure and deployments AWS, Google Cloud, Azure

Nice To Haves

Experience with cybersecurity concepts, vulnerability research, or threat hunting
Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and LLM integration (OpenAI API, LangChain, etc.)
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of security tools and static analysis such as YARA, Semgrep, or vulnerability scanners
Experience with data visualization libraries and dashboard development
Understanding of CVE processes and vulnerability disclosure practices
Familiarity with JIRA and agile development methodologies
Experience with rule-based detection systems and signature development
Knowledge of exploit development or reverse engineering concepts
Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and MITRE ATT&CK framework
Experience with honeypot deployment and management
Background in processing and analyzing large-scale security datasets

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain web-based applications and dashboards for threat hunting and vulnerability research workflows
Build and enhance internal tools for automated vulnerability discovery, triage, and analysis
Develop RESTful APIs and microservices to support security tool integration and data exchange
Create intuitive user interfaces for security analysts to interact with threat intelligence data and research findings
Implement AI/ML capabilities into existing security tools and workflows to enhance threat detection and analysis
Develop interfaces for Large Language Model (LLM) integration to assist with vulnerability assessment and threat intelligence correlation
Build automated pipelines for processing and analyzing security data using AI-enhanced methodologies
Collaborate on the development of intelligent systems for prioritizing and triaging security findings
Maintain and extend vulnerability scanning and assessment frameworks
Develop proof-of-concept tools and automation scripts for security research
Build integrations with existing security tools (SIEM, vulnerability scanners, threat intelligence platforms)
Create data collection and processing pipelines for honeypot networks and exploit telemetry
Containerize applications using Docker and orchestrate deployments
Manage and optimize database systems (MongoDB, PostgreSQL) for storing vulnerability and threat data
Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
Ensure code quality through testing, code reviews, and documentation