Security Research Engineer / Scientist

Job Description

Platform Security Engineering (PSE) is a small, high output team in the Software and Advanced Technology Group. Our team invents next-generation "AI for Security" solutions to detect cyber threats using Intel CPU features and machine learning techniques ~~~ . Solutions developed by our team have been deployed in over a Billion systems. We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and analytical Security Research Engineer/Scientist to dissect and analyze malware samples to understand their behavior and impact! Your insights will be crucial in developing strategies to detect these threats by enhancing our AI-driven products delivered by our industry-leading partners. The candidate will collaborate with other team members and our partners to solve real-world challenges such as cyber threat detection and other novel problems on emerging Intel platforms.

The responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform in-depth reverse engineering of malicious code to determine functionality, behavior, and potential impact.

• Use static and dynamic analysis techniques to deconstruct and examine malware.

• Create comprehensive reports documenting malware analysis results and recommended countermeasures.

• Maintain and enhance internal tools and processes for malware analysis.

• Stay abreast of the latest malware trends, tools, and methodologies in the cybersecurity field.Contribute to the development of automated systems for malware collection, analysis, and processing.

• Collaborate with the threat intelligence team to share findings and integrate knowledge into broader security efforts.

• Mentor and train junior engineers in malware reverse engineering techniques.

• Highly motivated self-starter.

• Effective team player with a continuous learning mindset.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related field and 6+ years of experience -OR- a Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related field and 4+ years of experience -OR- a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related field and 2+ years of experience in:

• Malware analysis and reverse engineering.

• Assembly language (x86/x64), Windows internals, Linux kernel, and operating systems concepts.

• Debugging and disassembling software and understanding of common malware obfuscation techniques.

• Disassemblers, debuggers, and other reverse engineering tools (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, OllyDbg).

• Programming and scripting languages such as C, C++, Python, Perl, or PowerShell.

Preferred Qualifications

• GREM, GCTI, or OSEE are a plus.

• Network traffic analysis and familiarity with tools such as Wireshark.

• Offensive security tools (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Kali Linux).

• Contributions to the cybersecurity community through research, publications, or presentations.

Inside this Business Group

Enable amazing computing experiences with Intel Software continues to shape the way people think about computing - across CPU, GPU, and FPGA architectures. Get your hands on new technology and collaborate with some of the smartest people in the business. Our developers and software engineers work in all software layers, across multiple operating systems and platforms to enable cutting-edge solutions. Ready to solve some of the most complex software challenges? Explore an impactful and innovative career in Software.

Other Locations

US, CA, Folsom; US, CA, Santa Clara

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here. (~~~)

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in US, California: $144,501.00-$217,311.00

*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience

Working Model

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. In certain circumstances the work model may change to accommodate business needs.