Palo Alto Networks
Principal Security Researcher (Malware Research - Anti-Virus Systems)
$172K–$278K
Santa Clara, United States of America · No · Principal · Full-time · Posted Sep 18, 2026
- Experience
- 6 to 8+ years of relevant experience preferred.
- Education
- BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent military experience required.
- Visa sponsorship
- Immigration sponsorship: Yes.
About the job
Develops and researches automated antivirus signature generation and delivery systems and malware detection features for Palo Alto Networks’ Next Generation Firewall.
What you'll do
- Develop features for the automated antivirus signature generation and delivery system.
- Research and implement signature algorithms for new file formats; develop novel security and malware detection features.
- Research and publish about innovations and emerging security trends.
What they ask for
- BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
- Experience with Python/Golang programming language.
- Experience with reverse engineering and malware analysis.
- Experience with data pipeline systems in distributed cloud environments and public cloud environments such as GCP or AWS.
Nice to have
- 6 to 8+ years of relevant experience preferred.
- Knowledge or experience with Docker, Elastic-Search, Kafka, RabbitMQ, MySQL, SQLite, or Redis; experience implementing security solutions using AI.
Pay
$172,100.00 - $278,300.00/yr (base salary)
Tools
Python, Golang, GCP, AWS, Linux, Docker, Elastic-Search, Kafka
AI focus
Experience implementing security solutions using AI is listed as a qualification; the role’s described work focuses on antivirus signatures and malware detection.
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