Senior Security Research Engineer, SONAR (Security Operations and Novel Adversary Research)

📋 Description

• Reverse engineer malware across Windows, macOS, Linux
• Identify adversary behavior and provide protections to customers
• Publish analyses and contribute tooling for detection
• Collaborate across Elastic Security and mentor junior researchers
• Lead investigations and set technical direction

🎯 Requirements

• 6+ years in malware reverse engineering and adversary research
• Python development experience; reading C/C++
• YARA authorship; scale your hunts
• Windows and Linux internals; network protocols (HTTP, TLS); basic cryptography
• Technical writing ability
• Experience using AI to accelerate development; cross-project adaptability

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive pay with comprehensive benefits
• Flexible location and schedule across many roles
• Generous vacation and parental leave
• Stock program eligibility and 401k with match
• Donations matching and volunteer time
• Accessibility accommodations and inclusive culture