Senior Staff Malware Reverse Engineer

Our MissionAt 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.

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Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision. Job DescriptionYour CareerAs 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 ImpactReverse 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 productsQualificationsYour Experience 6+ years of relevant experience

Proficiency in Python, C, and/or C++Experience in malware analysis and reverse engineering in x86/x64Experience with debuggers such as windbg, gdb, ollydbg

Familiar 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 plus

Experience with various classes of document malware also a plusBS/MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent military experience required

Additional InformationThe TeamOur 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 CommitmentWe'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.

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