Staff Threat Researcher - Malware Analysis, Reverse Engineering, GenAI/ML

Role

We are looking for a Staff Threat Researcher to join our Threat Detection Group within ThreatLabz. This is a role, reporting to Manager, Threat Research. You will be primarily responsible for performing static and dynamic malware analysis and developing protections to secure millions of users on our global platform. This role involves conducting reputation analysis on IOCs, creating datasets for ML models, and contributing to the research of advanced threat protection modules to ensure our infrastructure meets the highest security standards.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

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  Perform static and dynamic malware analysis and develop robust protections to prevent emerging threats



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  Conduct reputation analysis on IOCs extracted from malicious samples to enhance platform intelligence



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  Track the global threat landscape to identify TTPs and develop detection signatures for C2 frameworks



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  Validate AI/ML model output and provide direct feedback to engineering teams to enhance model efficacy



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  Develop automation tools to aid research projects and publish security blogs on threat analysis findings

Who You Are (Success Profile)

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  You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.



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  You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.



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  You are a problem-solver. You love running towards the challenges because you are laser-focused on finding the solution, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.



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  You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.



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  You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and are obsessed with your own development, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

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  5+ years of experience in the Cyber Security Research domain with a deep understanding of malware categories



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  Proficiency in x86 assembly and reverse engineering using tools like IDA, x64dbg, or Ollydbg



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  Strong understanding of Windows internals, web application security, and the TCP/IP protocol suite



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  Experience writing IDS/IPS and YARA signatures coupled with scripting skills in Python, Perl, or Ruby



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  Hands-on experience leveraging GenAI and ML models for threat research automation and intelligence synthesis

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

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  Proven ability to design and implement AI-powered automation solutions that scale threat research capabilities



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  Technical experience understanding and working with the MCP protocol



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  Specialized reverse engineering skills focused on file-less threats and complex exploit techniques