Principal Security Researcher (Wildfire)
About The Position
We are seeking a security research engineer to join our pioneering security team. This role is for a technical expert passionate about deconstructing complex threats and building the next generation detection systems. You will be responsible for leading our efforts in threat research, which demands strong research and development abilities with a deep background in ML/AI as well as malware analysis. You will also spearhead the design and implementation of innovative security solutions using generative AI, large language models (LLMs), and agentic systems to automate and scale our detection and analysis capabilities, keeping us ahead of sophisticated adversaries.
Requirements
- BS/MS/PhD degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 6+ years of experience in a research or engineering role, demonstrated experience in leading machine learning projects in malware domain or detection systems, including a strong understanding of model development, data preprocessing, and deployment.
- Proven experience in the complete software development lifecycle, with proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, C++)
Nice To Haves
- Strong experience in reverse engineering, system security, threat research, malware/code analysis or vulnerability research is a big plus
- A proven track of top tier publications in cybersecurity related areas is a big plus.
- Solid understanding of the threat landscape, including common attack vectors, malware techniques, and threat actor tactics is a plus.
Responsibilities
- AI-Driven Detection & Automation: Lead end-to-end machine learning projects for threat detection. This encompasses defining the model architecture, sourcing and preparing data, building and managing training pipelines, deploying models into production, and monitoring their performance. Design, build, and deploy innovative security solutions leveraging Generative AI and agentic systems. Develop intelligent agents and workflows to automate threat hunting, accelerate malware analysis, and streamline threat intelligence processes.
- Research & Publication: Disseminate cutting-edge research findings and contribute to the security community by publishing results in technical blogs, industry white papers, and academic papers, particularly on topics related to malware analysis and AI for security.
- Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including other security services: threat prevention, internet security and IoT security, endpoint security to integrate and deliver sustainable and quality coverage and defense.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
