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Associate Security Researcher
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About this role
Role overview
Help build and operate automated security research systems that turn threat samples and telemetry into usable detections. The work spans pipeline design, threat analysis, detection development, and keeping services reliable as they process high volumes of data. This early-career role suits someone interested in combining software development with cybersecurity research.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain automated workflows for threat ingestion, sample triage, and behavioral indicator extraction. - Build and test detection rules, then validate them for false positives before deployment across security engines. - Own pipeline components from design through release and ongoing operational support. - Improve system resilience, scalability, and performance for high-volume processing. - Add logging, metrics, and dashboards to track throughput, detection quality, and service health.
Requirements
- Around 0–2 years of Python or backend development experience; recent graduates in a relevant field are encouraged to apply. - Working knowledge of Linux and/or Windows fundamentals and internals. - Foundational understanding of cybersecurity, malware behavior, threat analysis, and common vulnerability concepts. - Strong Python development and debugging ability, or experience with Go or C++, plus a grounding in algorithms, data structures, and software design. - Familiarity with detection rules such as YARA, Sigma, or Snort; exposure to malware analysis, sandboxes, or reverse engineering through coursework or competitions. - Experience with Git-based CI/CD, clear technical writing, and the ability to learn and collaborate in a fast-moving environment.
Nice to have
- Experimentation with language models or agent workflows; familiarity with relational databases, cloud services, or monitoring tools. - Interest in threat intelligence and scaling security research through automation.
Benefits and work setup
- Flexible work hours and social programs. - Retirement plans, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, paid parental leave, and community involvement support.