Full-Time Staff Researcher (Unit 42)

Palo Alto Networks is hiring a remote Full-Time Staff Researcher (Unit 42). The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting Remote, GA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.

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Palo Alto Networks

Job Title

Staff Researcher (Unit 42)

Posted

Career Level

Full-Time

Career Level

Experienced

Locations Accepted

Remote, GA

Salary

YEAR $113000 - $182682

Job Details

Your Career
The Unit 42 Malware team needs you! We are a global team responsible for providing accurate malware analysis, threat hunting capabilities, and the development of malware automation pipelines.
  • This role is designed for an experienced Reverse Engineer with familiarity specifically supporting consulting operations and threat intelligence.
  • The role has flexible hours, but will have an on-call component that includes a commitment to shared coverage of high-priority tickets that may arrive between Friday through Sunday.
Required Skills
  • Familiarity with at least one disassembler (e.g. IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja).
  • Experience with debuggers (e.g. x64dbg, WinDbg).
  • Understanding of x86/x64 architecture and IL formats (e.g. .NET).
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, C, C++).
  • Knowledge of networking protocols (e.g. HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP) and analyzing traffic.
  • Experience leveraging sandbox results to accelerate analysis.
  • Familiarity with prompt engineering and using LLMs to accelerate analysis.
Preferred Skills
  • Developing reverse engineering automations (e.g. IDAPython, Ghidra Python).
What we Offer
  • Hands-on experience with real-world malware and threats.
  • Mentorship from experienced reverse engineers.
  • Access to industry-leading tools and infrastructure.
  • Opportunity to work on impactful projects that contribute to threat intelligence.
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment.

FAQs

What is the last date for applying to the job?

The deadline to apply for Full-Time Staff Researcher (Unit 42) at Palo Alto Networks is 20th of November 2025 . We consider jobs older than one month to have expired.

Which countries are accepted for this remote job?

This job accepts [ Remote, GA ] applicants. .

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