Staff macOS Detection Engineer Malware Researcher

SentinelOne; Remoto; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading cybersecurity firm is looking for a Staff macOS Detection Engineer / Malware Researcher to engage in cutting-edge technology for identifying and mitigating cyber threats. The position involves malware research, behavioral detection, and incident response, requiring profound expertise in macOS systems. Ideal candidates will have software development experience on macOS or iOS and a robust understanding of detection engineering. This role offers flexible remote work in Italy, comprehensive benefits including stock options, and the chance to make a significant impact in cybersecurity.

Servizi

Flexible working hours

Employee stock plan

Yearly performance bonus

Private Medical and Life Insurance

Flexible time off

Global parental leave

Paid volunteering day

Training opportunities

Competenze

• Previous experience in Detection SW Engineering and/or Malware Research on macOS is essential.
• Experience in root-causing complex OS systems.
• Software development experience on macOS or iOS with understanding of Objective-C.

Mansioni

• Conduct malware research and develop behavioral detection.
• Work on agent detection architecture and new feature development.
• Respond to cyber incidents and execute fixes.

Conoscenze

Detection SW Engineering / Malware Research

Understanding of macOS user space

Root-causing complex OS systems

Software development on macOS or iOS

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What are we looking for

We are continuously expanding the capabilities of SentinelOne actively listening to customers and responding to their needs. We are looking for a Staff (techlead-level) macOS Detection Engineer / Malware Researcher who will be directly involved in our core technology and ensure we are always staying ahead of cybercriminals.

What will you do

You will be part of the Detection organization and work on catching the most advanced threats - by researching malware developing behavioural detection as well as creating detection rules. You will work closely with Product Support, Sales, R&D and Quality Assurance to ensure any new issues are quickly addressed and then made a part of the ongoing releases.

You will be working directly on our macOS core technology in a role that will also involve responding to cyber incidents that occur in the field, root‑causing them and issuing fixes. You will participate in the implementation and design decisions around improving agent detection architecture and new feature development.

What skills & knowledge should you bring

• Previous experience in Detection SW Engineering and / or Malware Research on macOS is a must (or comparable in iOS and willing to switch to macOS)
• Understanding of macOS user space and internals
• Experience in systematically root‑causing complex OS systems
• Software development experience on macOS or iOS, solid understanding of Objective-C desired

What we appreciate / You'd learn & gain experience with :

• Developing OS drivers & extensions
• Managing escalations or issues requiring highly coordinated efforts to identify service restoration
• System performance analysis and mitigations
• Cybersecurity experience or exposure to macOS endpoint security platforms and macOS Endpoint Security Framework
• Experience with large‑scale event processing systems
• Having worked with more than one OS

Why us

Because you will work on real‑world problems with risks of millions of dollars (protecting against Ransomware and other threats) and make an impact by preventing our customers from appearing in global news after being attacked. You will be joining a technologically cutting‑edge project and will be able to influence the architecture design and building of our core platform. You will meet extraordinary challenges and work with the very BEST in the industry.

Benefits

On top of that we offer you

• Flexible working hours – this is a 100% remote role based within Italy; we provide optional membership in major coworking chains
• Currently for this role in Italy we are able to consider only candidates that are already eligible to work in the EU at the time of applying
• Optionally for those willing to relocate to the Czech Republic relocation assistance is available for any candidates that are already eligible to work in the EU at the time of applying
• Generous employee stock plan in the form of RSUs (restricted stock units) – not options; 4 years vesting with 1 year cliff and then quarterly stock refresh yearly
• Yearly bonus depending on the performance of the company, paid out in 2 installments
• Quadro benefits - Private Medical, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Study funds and Healthcare benefits
• Flexible time off (up to 30 paid days off per annum!)
• Global gender‑neutral Parental Leave (16 weeks beyond the leave provided by the local laws) & Grandparent Leave
• Volunteering paid day off & Additional paid Company holidays off (e.g. 4 days in 2022)
• Global Employee Assistance Program (confidential counseling related to both personal and work life matters)
• Udemy Business platform for Hard / Soft skills Training, internal mentoring MentorOne & support for your further educational activities / trainings
• Above‑standard referral bonus
• Additional country‑specific benefits to Italy

Required Experience: Staff IC

Key Skills

Intelligence Community Experience, Python, Spss, Microsoft Word, R, Regression Analysis, Windows, Stata, Microsoft Powerpoint, Research Experience, Data Modeling, Writing Skills

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1