Sr. Threat Researcher

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Sr. Threat Researcher in India.

This is a highly technical and strategic cybersecurity role focused on advancing malware research, detection engineering, and automation at global scale. You will operate as a senior individual contributor within a world-class threat research environment, investigating advanced malware, reverse engineering complex binaries, and uncovering emerging adversary techniques. The role combines deep hands-on technical analysis with innovation in automation, enabling scalable threat detection across millions of endpoints. You will collaborate with engineering, detection, and product teams to translate research insights into production-grade security capabilities. In this environment, you will also shape research methodologies, improve tooling, and influence detection strategies that directly protect global organizations. This is a high-impact position for an expert-level researcher passionate about offensive/defensive security, malware analysis, and cutting-edge cybersecurity innovation.

Accountabilities:

• Lead deep technical analysis of advanced malware threats through reverse engineering, binary analysis, and behavioral investigation.
• Architect and develop scalable automation solutions for malware analysis and detection at enterprise scale.
• Drive innovation in threat research methodologies, tooling, and detection strategies across the organization.
• Build and optimize automation pipelines, including sandbox integrations, YARA rule generation, and threat intelligence workflows.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and detection teams to convert research findings into production security capabilities.
• Serve as a technical mentor and thought leader, guiding researchers across multiple experience levels.
• Design proof-of-concept solutions and support their transition into production-ready systems.
• Analyze large-scale malware datasets and improve detection coverage through ML and behavioral insights.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation and reports to communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to improving detection coverage by mapping malware behavior using frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.

Requirements:

• 12+ years of experience in threat research, malware analysis, reverse engineering, or related cybersecurity domains.
• Strong expertise in reverse engineering using tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, x64Dbg, or similar platforms.
• Deep understanding of binary structures, compiler behavior, and low-level system internals.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, Go, Rust, or equivalent for building automation tools.
• Experience building scalable malware analysis pipelines, including sandbox integration and YARA rule development.
• Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems, including kernel and system internals.
• Experience working with large-scale datasets using tools such as Splunk, ElasticSearch, Kibana, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.).
• Strong understanding of machine learning applications in cybersecurity, including detection pipelines and model deployment.
• Experience with MITRE ATT&CK framework for mapping adversary behavior and threat classification.
• Excellent technical communication and documentation skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide technical teams in advanced threat research.
• Strong ability to influence technical direction through deep expertise and research leadership.
• Experience with AI/LLM-driven security automation is a strong plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package with equity opportunities.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs covering physical and mental wellbeing.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and parental leave policies.
• Strong professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Access to global cybersecurity research communities and innovation initiatives.
• Inclusive, diverse, and mission-driven work culture focused on stopping cyber threats.
• Employee engagement programs, networks, and volunteer opportunities.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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