Malware Researcher / Reverse Engineer - AWS, GuardDuty Security Analytics and AI Research
Description For Malware Researcher / Reverse Engineer - AWS, GuardDuty Security Analytics and AI Research
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking experienced Security Engineers to join their Security Analytics and AI Research group within AWS Security Services. This role is specifically focused on the development and research of core threat detection and machine learning algorithms for Amazon GuardDuty.
As a Malware Researcher/Security Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of cybersecurity, working on never-before-solved problems in threat detection and analysis. The position combines deep technical expertise in malware analysis and reverse engineering with cutting-edge AI and machine learning applications in security.
The role is part of the AWS Security Services team, which builds massively scalable and globally distributed security systems. You'll be working within the Utility Computing (UC) organization, supporting critical AWS services including S3, EC2, and various other compute, database, storage, and IoT services.
Key responsibilities include researching malware detection evasion techniques, developing detection tools, collaborating with data scientists, and working directly with customers on security concerns. You'll also be instrumental in advising the broader team on the evolving threat landscape.
AWS offers an inclusive culture that values diverse experiences and perspectives. The company provides extensive benefits, including medical and financial support, and emphasizes work-life harmony. Career growth is supported through mentorship programs and continuous learning opportunities.
The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills in programming (Python, Java, Go, etc.), deep knowledge of networking protocols, and extensive experience in malware analysis and reverse engineering. This role offers an opportunity to work on large-scale security challenges while contributing to the protection of AWS's global customer base.
The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $136,000 to $212,800 per year, based on location and experience, plus additional benefits and potential equity compensation. Join AWS to be part of a team that's shaping the future of cloud security while working with cutting-edge technology and talented professionals.
Responsibilities For Malware Researcher / Reverse Engineer - AWS, GuardDuty Security Analytics and AI Research
- Research the latest malware detection evasion techniques
- Design and develop signatures and tools to detect and mitigate threats
- Work with data scientists to help develop and test detections for attack patterns
- Build tools and systems to analyze emerging threats
- Work with customers in response to requests related to suspicious files or false positives
- Advise broader team on current threat landscape, tools & techniques
- Reverse engineer and analyze malware to evaluate complex malicious code
Requirements For Malware Researcher / Reverse Engineer - AWS, GuardDuty Security Analytics and AI Research
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- 3+ years of programming in Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++ or similar object oriented language experience
- Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP
- 5+ years of experience with malware analysis, reverse engineering
Benefits For Malware Researcher / Reverse Engineer - AWS, GuardDuty Security Analytics and AI Research
- Medical, financial, and other benefits
- Work-life harmony
- Mentorship and career growth opportunities
- Inclusive team culture
- Employee-led affinity groups
- Ongoing learning experiences
