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Palo Alto Networks · 11 hours ago

Sr Staff Software Engineer (Malware Research - Antivirus Systems)

positionSanta Clara, United States of America
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$140K/yr - $226K/yr
date6+ years exp
Palo Alto Networks is dedicated to protecting the digital way of life through innovative technology. They are seeking a Research Software Engineer specializing in Antivirus Systems to develop automated anti-virus signature generation and delivery systems, while also researching and implementing new signature algorithms.
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Responsibilities

Develop new features for the automated anti-virus signature generation and delivery system
Research and implement signature algorithms for new file formats
Identify limitations/issues in existing signature algorithms and improve them
Research on and publish about innovations & emerging security trends

Qualification

Python/GolangMalware analysisCloud environment GCPCloud environment AWSNetworking protocolsSignature algorithmsData pipeline systemsLinux troubleshootingDockerElastic-SearchKafkaRabbitMQMySQLSQLiteRedisAI security solutionsInterpersonal skillsTeamwork skillsProblem solving

Required

BS/MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent military experience required
6 to 8+ years of relevant experience preferred
Experience with Python/Golang programming language
Strong core Computer Engineering skills such as databases, operating systems, algorithms
Working knowledge and interest in learning common file formats (PE, Office, PDF etc)
Experience with malware analysis
Understanding of networking and core Internet protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP)
Experience with a data pipeline based system with several moving components in a distributed cloud environment
Experience with developing in a public cloud environment such as GCP, AWS
Troubleshooting and virtualization experience in Linux
Strong problem solving abilities
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

Preferred

Knowledge/experience with tools such as Docker, Elastic-Search, Kafka, RabbitMQ, MySQL, SQLite, Redis is a big plus
Experience in implementing security solutions using AI is highly desirable

Benefits

Restricted stock units
Bonus

Company

Palo Alto Networks

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Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
dateFounded in 2005
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.paloaltonetworks.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$65M
Key Investors
Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners
2012-07-20IPO
2008-11-03Series C· $10M
2008-08-18Series C· $27M

Leadership Team

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Helmut Reisinger
CEO EMEA
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Nikesh Arora
Chairman CEO
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