Software Development Engineer

Palo Alto Networks

Santa Clara, CA, United States

3 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.wayup.com

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles C++ (Programming Language) Cloud Computing Hypervisor Python (Programming Language) Linux Kernel Software Engineering Cyber Threat Analysis Linux Development Information Technology Palo Alto Networks Malware Detection

Job description

As a member of Threat Research team, you will be responsible for prototyping, and rapid development of next-generation malware detection system tools. Success will require innovation and persistence in the face of unforeseen issues and outright failures. You will take ownership for implementing solutions to complex, multi-system problems; for creating tools and techniques which enable industry redefining research and development. RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform proof of concept for backend engineering tools
Work with hypervisor technology to improve malware protection to customers
Expand Cloud offering to improve to increase types of threats blocked by firewall

Requirements

Passion for research and development of anti-malware and APT protection
Proficient in C, Python programming and familiar with C++ and Linux development environment
Proven experience working with Hypervisors development or Low level Kernel development
Understanding of PC architecture and Intel ISA
Ability to write quality code and follow test driven development process
Can-do attitude on problem solving, quality and ability to execute
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