Senior Threat Researcher

🕒 June 1

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CrowdStrike

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 2011

🔒 Cybersecurity

☁️ SaaS

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

Cybersecurity • SaaS • Artificial Intelligence

CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity company that provides cloud-based security services to stop breaches. It is recognized as a leader in endpoint protection, identity and cloud security, and managed detection and response. CrowdStrike's platform, Falcon, integrates artificial intelligence to offer real-time visibility, detection, and protection against sophisticated cyber threats. The company is lauded for its effectiveness in securing networks and data, making it a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of critical technical initiatives and architect scalable automation solutions for malware analysis at scale • Serve as a technical mentor to researchers across all experience levels, helping to elevate team capabilities through knowledge sharing and technical guidance • Work independently on the most challenging and complex threats, performing deep reverse engineering and analysis • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and Detection teams to translate research findings into production capabilities • Design proof-of-concept automation solutions and effectively hand off to engineering teams for production implementation • Directly influence the direction of threat research methodologies, tooling, and detection strategies across the organization • Drive technical excellence and thought leadership within the team, setting standards for analysis quality and automation practices • Build and optimize scalable automation pipelines, including integration with sandbox environments, YARA rule generation, and threat intelligence platforms • Produce high-quality technical documentation and reports that effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or comparable field • 12+ years of experience in the threat research field with a focus on malware analysis and reverse engineering • Strong reverse engineering skills on file-based threats, with demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, in-depth analysis • Solid proficiency in disassembly and deep understanding of structured programming, compiler behaviors, and binary analysis techniques. • Experience with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, x64Dbg, or similar platforms • Experience in using machine learning and artificial intelligence for static and dynamic threat detection, including understanding of ML pipelines and model deployment in production environments • Strong understanding of file formats for compiled code and scripted files, with ability to analyze and contribute to parsers and feature extraction tools • Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Python, Go, Rust, C++, or similar, with demonstrated ability to build production-quality automation tools and systems • Deep familiarity with multiple major Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, Mac), with in-depth knowledge of OS internals, kernel behaviors, and how host systems function at a technical level • Experience working with large data sets using tools like Splunk, ElasticSearch-Kibana, or similar platforms, along with knowledge of relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and non-relational/NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, ElasticSearch) • Experience in building scalable automation pipelines for malware analysis, including integration with sandbox environments, YARA rule generation, and threat intelligence platforms • Deep working knowledge of malware-based automation workflows and techniques, with demonstrated ability to architect end-to-end automation solutions • Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework to describe and categorize threat behaviors • Strong technical communication and writing skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences • Track record of mentoring and providing technical guidance to researchers at all levels • Ability to influence technical direction and research strategy through deep expertise and thought leadership.

🏖️ Benefits

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards • Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs • Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge • Paid parental and adoption leaves • Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role • Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections • Vibrant office culture with world class amenities • Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe