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Senior Security Researcher; Malware Detection
Job in
San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, 94199, USA
Listed on 2026-06-23
Listing for:
Palo Alto Networks
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-23
Job specializations:
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Security
Cybersecurity
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
- 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
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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