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Senior Security Researcher; Malware Detection

Job in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, 94199, USA
Listing for: Palo Alto Networks
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-23
Job specializations:
  • Security
    Cybersecurity
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 125000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Staff Security Researcher (Malware Detection)

Requirements

  • Proficient in C++, Python and Linux development environment
  • 6+ years experience as a Security Researcher or Software Engineer
  • Experience working on sandbox technology and malware analysis
  • Experience with large scale File/Data Parsing development is preferred
  • Understanding of cloud service and Kubernetes are preferred
  • Ability to work with small teams to solve complex problems
  • Can-do attitude on problem-solving, quality and ability to execute
  • BS/MS/PhD in computer science/engineering, or equivalent experience
What the job involves
  • As a member of the Wildfire team, you will be responsible for prototyping, and rapid development of next-generation malware detection systems and tools. Success will require innovation and persistence in the face of unforeseen issues and outright failures.
  • You will take ownership for implementing solutions to complex, multi-system problems; for creating tools and techniques which enable industry redefining research and development. This is a role for experienced professionals
  • Work on designing and renovating the Wildfire analyzer to advance into a new generation of multi platforms cloud service platform, for both static and dynamic analysis
  • Work with threat researchers to analyze malware and security threats to determine and close the gaps in coverage with new or improved static and dynamic analysis
  • Architect and design with the team and document complex systems
  • Write scalable and testable software using modern cloud architectures
  • Collaborate within the team and across organizations to influence and achieve the end goal
  • Expand cloud offering to improve detection against new malware threats
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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