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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Job Title
Staff Researcher (Unit 42)
Posted
Career Level
Full-Time
Career Level
Experienced
Locations Accepted
Remote, GA
Salary
YEAR $113000 - $182682
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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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