Threat Research Engineer
Core
Research, analyze, and report on emerging endpoint device attack trends (OS-level malware, hardware, firmware) to maintain an authoritative view of the threat landscape and inform defensive security strategy.
Role type
Threat Research Engineer (Endpoint Security)
Builds
Evidence-led threat assessments, technical reports, educational materials, and external-facing research content.
Domain
Cybersecurity, Endpoint Security, Malware Analysis, Hardware/Firmware Security
Deliverable
research
Required skills
Reverse engineering, Malware analysis, OS architecture (Windows, Linux), Attack killchain analysis, Vulnerability assessment, Scripting (Python), Technical documentation, Public source intelligence gathering
Preferred skills
C/C++ coding, PC hardware/firmware architecture (x86, ARM, UEFI, PCIe, DMA), OS kernel/hypervisor security, Penetration testing, Exploit kit analysis, Offensive security publishing
Technologies
Python, Metasploit, x86, ARM, UEFI, PCIe, DMA
Responsibilities
Study and document emerging endpoint threat trends; Analyze attacks in the wild to assess risk and impact; Research public sources and attacker tradecraft; Translate complex technical concepts into accessible artefacts for diverse audiences; Create external-facing content (blogs, reports, conference submissions); Communicate with external stakeholders (customers, partners, media).
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
