Sr Staff Researcher

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!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That's why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it's needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

Your 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 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