[Hiring] Sr. Threat Researcher @CrowdStrike

Role Description

As a Senior Threat Researcher, you will be a technical leader and subject matter expert within the Threat Research team, driving innovation in threat detection and response capabilities. This is an individual contributor position focused on technical excellence and thought leadership, requiring deep expertise in reverse engineering, malware analysis, and automation. You will take ownership of the most complex threats facing CrowdStrike customers, architect scalable automation solutions, and serve as a technical mentor to researchers across all experience levels. Your work will directly influence the direction of threat research methodologies, tooling, and detection strategies that protect millions of endpoints worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Take ownership of critical technical initiatives and architect scalable automation solutions for malware analysis at scale.
• Serve as a technical mentor to researchers across all experience levels, helping to elevate team capabilities through knowledge sharing and technical guidance.
• Work independently on the most challenging and complex threats, performing deep reverse engineering and analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and Detection teams to translate research findings into production capabilities.
• Design proof-of-concept automation solutions and effectively hand off to engineering teams for production implementation.
• Directly influence the direction of threat research methodologies, tooling, and detection strategies across the organization.
• Drive technical excellence and thought leadership within the team, setting standards for analysis quality and automation practices.
• Build and optimize scalable automation pipelines, including integration with sandbox environments, YARA rule generation, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation and reports that effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or comparable field.
• 12+ years of experience in the threat research field with a focus on malware analysis and reverse engineering.
• Strong reverse engineering skills on file-based threats, with demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, in-depth analysis.
• Solid proficiency in disassembly and deep understanding of structured programming, compiler behaviors, and binary analysis techniques.
• Experience with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, x64Dbg, or similar platforms.
• Experience in using machine learning and artificial intelligence for static and dynamic threat detection.
• Strong understanding of file formats for compiled code and scripted files, with ability to analyze and contribute to parsers and feature extraction tools.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Python, Go, Rust, C++, or similar.
• Deep familiarity with multiple major Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, Mac), with in-depth knowledge of OS internals, kernel behaviors, and how host systems function at a technical level.
• Experience working with large data sets using tools like Splunk, ElasticSearch-Kibana, or similar platforms.
• Experience in building scalable automation pipelines for malware analysis.
• Deep working knowledge of malware-based automation workflows and techniques.
• Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework to describe and categorize threat behaviors.
• Strong technical communication and writing skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Track record of mentoring and providing technical guidance to researchers at all levels.
• Ability to influence technical direction and research strategy through deep expertise and thought leadership.

Bonus Points

• Experience leveraging Generative AI and Large Language Models for threat research automation workflows.
• Proven ability to design and implement AI-powered automation solutions that enhance team productivity.
• Understanding of prompt engineering, AI model integration, and the application of GenAI tools in cybersecurity contexts.
• Proficiency in data visualization and statistical analysis techniques for threat intelligence and research insights.
• Additional reverse engineering expertise around file-less threats, exploits, rootkits, and advanced attack techniques.
• Experience working with certification partners like AV-Test, AV-Comparatives, SE Labs.

Benefits

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards.
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge.
• Paid parental and adoption leaves.
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role.
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections.
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities.
• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe.