Detection Researcher: Coding-Focused Security Analysis

Zimperium; Argentina; Remote; ARS 115,393,492 - 187,514,424; Full time

Job summary

Zimperium is seeking a Detection Researcher to research and develop advanced detection capabilities against complex evasion techniques. The role requires strong programming skills in C, C++, Python, and Java, as well as expertise in reverse engineering and analysis.

The ideal candidate will collaborate within a team to evaluate detection threats and lead the design of innovative detection algorithms. A familiarity with LLVM and code obfuscation techniques is a plus. Join us to contribute to mobile security.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Proficiency in reverse engineering using tools like IDA Pro and Ghidra.
• Solid programming experience in C, C++, Python, and Java with a focus on maintainability.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze advanced detection bypass techniques.
• Evaluate and reverse-engineer tools used to attack our products.
• Lead brainstorming sessions to generate detection ideas.
• Design and implement new detection techniques and algorithms.
• Develop and improve internal tooling for analysis and detection development.
• Contribute to internal penetration testing and adversary emulation.
• Conduct thorough code reviews for quality and correctness.

Skills

Collaboration in a team environment

Reverse engineering skills

Programming in C, C++, Python, and Java

Knowledge of ELF and MachO file formats

Familiarity with the LLVM framework

Knowledge of code obfuscation and de-obfuscation techniques

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Job description

Zimperium is seeking a Detection Researcher to research and develop advanced detection capabilities against complex evasion techniques. The role requires strong programming skills in C, C++, Python, and Java, as well as expertise in reverse engineering and analysis.

The ideal candidate will collaborate within a team to evaluate detection threats and lead the design of innovative detection algorithms. A familiarity with LLVM and code obfuscation techniques is a plus. Join us to contribute to mobile security.