Senior Staff Malware Reverse Engineer

1 day ago


Delhi, India Palo Alto Networks Full time
Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Job Description

Your Career

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.

Your Impact

Reverse engineer malware via static and dynamic methodsCollaboration with our Threat Intelligence team to analyze and develop detection coverage for the latest threatsImplement automated malware analysis toolsResearch and prototype novel automated malware detection techniquesCommunicate with product engineering teams to improve detection efficacy in our ecosystem of products

Qualifications

Your Experience

Proficiency in Python, C, and/or C++Experience in malware analysis and reverse engineering in x86/x64Experience with debuggers such as windbg, gdb, ollydbgFamiliar with disassemblers such as IDA Pro or Binary NinjaDevelopment experience with malware analysis automation, such as IDA plugins, sandboxing, triage tools, etc...Experience with mobile malware a plusExperience with various classes of document malware also a plusBS/MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent military experience required

Additional Information

The Team

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.

Our Commitment

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

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No.

Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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