Principal Software Engineer (Wildfire - Windows/Malware Analysis)

Full-time - Senior

Santa Clara, CA

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• Work with sandbox and hypervisor teams to develop state of the art malware sandboxing
• Work with threat researchers to analyze malware and security threats to determine gaps in coverage
• Architect, design with 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

Requirements

• BS/MS in computer science/engineering or related field
• Minimum of 7+ years industry experience - The experience with cybersecurity including but not limited to malware analysis & detection, reverse engineering is a plus
• Proficient in C, Python and Linux development environment
• Experience working with hypervisor development or low-level operating system/kernel development is a plus
• Experience working on sandbox technology and malware analysis
• Experience with Windows internals development or Understanding of PC architecture and Intel ISA is a plus
• Ability to work with small teams to solve complex problems
• Can-do attitude on problem-solving, quality and ability to execute

Benefits

• FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees
• Mental and financial health resources
• Personalized learning opportunities