Principal/Senior Windows Exploit Researcher (Cortex)

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we're united by a shared mission-to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you're in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

• Research vulnerabilities and exploits
• Research, develop, and improve anti exploitation mitigations using OS Low-Level mechanisms
• Work on the design, evaluation, and implementation of new security technologies
• Develop POCs for exploits
• Analyze customer issues to help with detecting and preventing Malicious activities in our customers' networks
• Publish research done internally

• At least 3 years of experience in reverse engineering - both static and dynamic
• At least 2 years of experience with vulnerability research, exploit development and OS level mitigations bypass
• In-depth knowledge of the inner-workings of Windows operating system and Low-Level OS research experience
• Development experience in C/C++ (win32 API)
• Development knowledge in a scripting language (Python is an advantage)
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• The ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines, and to prioritize projects
• Strong attention to detail
• Play-to-win attitude