Sr Staff Security Researcher (Wildfire) @ Palo Alto Networks
placeSanta Clara, California, United States
businessOn Site
scheduleFull-time
Posted 4 days ago
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Job Details
Company Overview
At Palo Alto Networks®, our mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting the digital way of life. We challenge the status quo through disruptive innovation, collaboration, and execution.
Your Career
As a Sr Staff Security Researcher, you will join our pioneering security team as a technical expert. Your role focuses on deconstructing complex threats and building next-generation detection systems, with an emphasis on malware reverse engineering and innovative AI-driven solutions.
Your Impact
- Lead AI-driven threat detection and automation projects.
- Design and deploy innovative security solutions using generative AI and agentic systems.
- Conduct deep malware reverse engineering and threat research.
- Publish cutting-edge research in technical blogs, white papers, and academic venues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the cybersecurity domain.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent. At least 4 years of experience leading machine learning projects and deep expertise in programming (Python, Go, C++), reverse engineering, and threat research is required.
Key skills/competency
- Cybersecurity
- Threat Detection
- Malware Analysis
- Reverse Engineering
- Machine Learning
- Generative AI
- Programming
- Automation
- Collaboration
- Research Publication
How to Get Hired at Palo Alto Networks
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Palo Alto Networks' culture: Study mission, values, and recent projects.
- Customize your resume: Highlight cybersecurity and AI experience.
- Showcase technical expertise: Emphasize programming and reverse engineering skills.
- Prepare for interviews: Review threat detection and machine learning topics.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review malware reverse engineering techniques.
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Study generative AI model frameworks.
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Practice Python, Go, and C++ coding.
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Prepare threat detection and ML pipelines.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe teamwork in high-pressure situations.
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Explain problem-solving in technical challenges.
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Share experience managing project ambiguity.
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Discuss collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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