Threat Research Engineer
Core
Research, analyze, and report on emerging endpoint device attack trends (OS-level malware, hardware, firmware) to maintain an authoritative threat view and inform security strategy.
Role type
Senior Threat Research Engineer (Endpoint Security)
Builds
Evidence-led threat assessments, technical reports, educational content, and conference materials for internal stakeholders and external partners.
Domain
Cybersecurity, Endpoint Security, Malware Analysis, Hardware/Firmware Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Reverse engineering, Malware analysis, Vulnerability assessment, Attack chain analysis, Technical documentation, Public source research, Scripting (Python), OS architecture knowledge (Windows/Linux), Low-level systems security
Preferred skills
Firmware architecture (x86, ARM, UEFI, PCIe, DMA), Kernel/hypervisor security, Penetration testing, Exploit kit analysis, C/C++ coding, Offensive security research
Technologies
Metasploit, Python, C, C++, Windows, Linux, x86, ARM, UEFI, PCIe, DMA
Responsibilities
Study and document emerging trends in endpoint security from OS-level to hardware/firmware threats; Analyze attacks observed in the wild to assess risk and identify mitigation approaches; Research public sources and attacker tradecraft to build evidence-led threat assessments; Translate complex technical concepts into clear artefacts for technical and non-technical audiences; Create external-facing threat research content including blog posts, reports, and conference submissions; Communicate with external stakeholders including customers, partners, and media.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
