Blackpoint Cyber
Staff Software Engineer (Malware Detection)
Blackpoint Cyber, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053
Company Description
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.FLEXWORK is an employee-centric reimagining of how we work. We built FLEXWORK based on employee feedback – it is about flexibility, trust, and choice whenever possible. It’s been a journey of disruption that has yielded the best of our values. We offer as much flexibility as possible, and choices that enable you to be most productive, including benefits that meet your needs and learning opportunities that you feel passionate about.Job Description
Your CareerAs 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 of 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.Your ImpactWork 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. Writing 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.Qualifications
Your ExperienceProficient in C, Python, and Linux development environments - 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.BS/MS in computer science/engineering, or equivalent experience.Additional Information
Our CommitmentWe’re trailblazers that dream big, 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. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $97,900/yr to $172,800/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
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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.FLEXWORK is an employee-centric reimagining of how we work. We built FLEXWORK based on employee feedback – it is about flexibility, trust, and choice whenever possible. It’s been a journey of disruption that has yielded the best of our values. We offer as much flexibility as possible, and choices that enable you to be most productive, including benefits that meet your needs and learning opportunities that you feel passionate about.Job Description
Your CareerAs 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 of 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.Your ImpactWork 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. Writing 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.Qualifications
Your ExperienceProficient in C, Python, and Linux development environments - 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.BS/MS in computer science/engineering, or equivalent experience.Additional Information
Our CommitmentWe’re trailblazers that dream big, 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. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $97,900/yr to $172,800/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
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