Network Threat Detection R&D Engineer

Broadcom

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Work type
On-site
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Salary
$143,800–$230,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
48 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 11, 2027
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Broadcom

Broadcom is a global semiconductor and infrastructure software company that designs and markets a wide range of networking, storage, and wireless connectivity solutions. Industry: Semiconductors & Infrastructure Software

Broadcom currently has 280 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Network Threat Detection R&D Engineer

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The Network Threat Detection R&D Engineer joins the Network Detection and Research Team to develop network security and intrusion detection capabilities for the vDefend Advanced Threat Prevention solution. This role involves conducting deep-dive research into emerging agentic and human network threats to keep IDPS capabilities ahead of adversaries. You will architect and build AI-enabled security solutions to protect virtual workloads, analyze malicious traffic to implement high-performance signatures, and construct scalable data collection infrastructures with automated feedback loops. The position requires expertise in network security, IDPS concepts, and the Python programming language, alongside familiarity with Docker, k8s environments, and agentic AI systems. You will translate threat intelligence into actionable detection logic within a data-driven environment focused on preventing advanced threats in large-scale data center environments.

Skills

Network Security IDPS Python Docker AI Machine Learning Agentic AI VMware VCF Data Collection Threat Intelligence Network Detection

What you'll do

  • Conduct deep-dive research into emerging agentic and human network threats to maintain IDPS capabilities.
  • Architect and build AI-enabled security solutions to protect virtual workloads in large-scale data centers.
  • Analyze malicious traffic to design, prototype, and implement high-performance IDPS signatures.
  • Construct and maintain scalable data collection infrastructures with automated feedback loops and data enrichment.
  • Translate threat intelligence into actionable, high-fidelity detection logic and signatures.
  • Develop novel detection approaches by experimenting with new ideas and following academic research papers.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 12+ years of related experience.
  • Master’s degree and 10+ years of related experience.
  • PhD and 7+ years of related experience.
  • Strong experience and interest in network security.
  • Understanding of IDPS concepts and experience developing IDS signatures.
  • Experience with the Python programming language.
  • Familiarity with Docker and k8s environments.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

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