Sr Malware Reverse Engineer; Malware and Countermeasures Unit

Job Description

As a member of the Malware and Countermeasures Unit (MCU), you will be working closely with a globally distributed team of a dozen reverse engineers. Your time will be divided between picking apart various classes of malware and side projects to improve our team workflows and company products.

• Reverse engineer malware via static and dynamic methods
• Collaboration with our Threat Intelligence team to analyze and develop detection coverage for the latest threats
• Implement automated malware analysis tools
• Research and prototype novel automated malware detection techniques
• Communicate with product engineering teams to improve detection efficacy in our ecosystem of products

• Proficiency in Python, C, and/or C++
• Experience in malware analysis and reverse engineering in x86/x64
• Experience with debuggers such as windbg, gdb, ollydbg
• Familiar with disassemblers such as IDA Pro or Binary Ninja
• Development experience with malware analysis automation, such as IDA plugins, sandboxing, triage tools, etc...
• Experience with mobile malware a plus
• Experience with various classes of document malware also a plus
• BS/MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Our engineering team is at the core of our products and connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating — challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our engineers don’t shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before.

We define the industry instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $139,600 - $225,750/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accomm

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

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