Senior Security Researcher

What you'll do

• Conduct Linux platform research to develop new insights, theories, and algorithms for malware protection.
• Develop durable detection solutions and strategies across the kill-chain based on real-world incidents.
• Analyze security research and attacker behavior to create product or OS enhancements.
• Build and improve internal and external partnerships to mature product security.
• Provide technical leadership and influence the organization within a challenging research environment.
• Work with developers and researchers to improve the protection capabilities of Microsoft products.

What we're looking for

• Must have a Doctorate in a relevant field or a Master's with 3+ years of experience in software development, threat analysis, or cybersecurity.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4+ years of experience in software development, threat analysis, or cybersecurity.
• Equivalent professional experience to the degree and experience requirements is accepted.
• Must be able to pass the Microsoft background check and Microsoft Cloud background check.
• 4+ years of computer security industry experience utilizing reverse engineering and knowledge of the security/threat landscape (preferred).
• Development skills with C, C++, and scripting languages like Python or PowerShell (preferred).
• Demonstrated knowledge of Linux operating system internals and related security problems (preferred).
• Reverse engineering skills including familiarity with debuggers, disassemblers, network protocols, and sandboxes (preferred).