[Hiring] Malware Researcher @Trend Micro

Role Description

As a Malware Researcher, you will be part of a team that analyzes advanced malware samples using static and dynamic analysis with the primary goal of decoding and detecting malware communication mechanisms. You will also be using AI-based solutions to support and accelerate your analysis of malware threats. You will be providing various detection solutions based on the detailed analysis of the malware.

What You’ll Do

• Reverse-engineer malware samples to identify malware communication mechanisms and analyze malware network traffic to develop Snort signatures.
• Produce documentation describing malware behaviour and detection strategies.
• Communicate research results to customers, team members, and management.
• Collaborate with team members to improve the analysis and response process.
• Monitor security industry publications, newsgroups and press releases to identify new or active malware threats.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in reverse engineering on various architectures and platforms.
• Familiarity with debugging tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, WinDbg, x64dbg etc.
• In-depth knowledge of modern operating systems including Windows and Linux.
• Knowledge of various encryption and obfuscation techniques used by malware.
• Experience of low level programming languages such as Assembly and/or C/C++ is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP and other networking protocols.
• Familiarity with tools such as Snort, Wireshark, Windows Sysinternals and VMware.
• Experience or familiarity with Mitre ATT&CK Framework, Stix 2.x format for Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) and YARA rules.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, Perl, JavaScript, PowerShell or Bash.
• Experience with AI agentic environments, MCP and harness engineering, efficient use of different AI models, and effective prompt writing.
• Ability to analyze and describe complex application behaviours.
• Experience of reverse engineering is a plus.
• Proficient English communication skills, both written and oral.
• Great attention to details and personal QA.
• Team player, having problem-solving skills, and self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Expected base salary range: $106,000 – $145,000 per year (CAD)
• Bonus/incentive eligibility: Eligible for the company-wide performance bonus
• Final pay within this range depends on job-related factors such as experience, skills, and certifications.

Benefits

• Group benefits program with health, vision, and dental coverage
• Telehealth virtual health services
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Critical illness insurance
• Prenatal, maternity, parental, and medical leave
• Mental health wellness program
• Wellness incentive program
• Retirement savings with company match (group RRSP)
• Paid time off
• 14 annual holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Employee resource groups