Threat Detection Researcher (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Threat Detection Researcher (Cybersecurity): Developing advanced detection mechanisms and tools to protect cloud and AI workloads with an accent on OS internals and real-world attack analysis. Focus on hunting emerging threats, collaborating with R&D to integrate research into the product, and delivering high-impact security insights.

Location: Must be based in the United States with legal right to work (no visa sponsorship)

Salary: $200,000 – $250,000 USD (Base salary only)

Company

A fast-growing security startup, now powered by Google, that enables teams to secure cloud and AI applications by connecting code, cloud, and runtime into a single shared context.

What you will do

• Develop detections and tools to protect customers from cloud threats
• Investigate attacks on cloud environments and malware targeting cloud and AI workloads
• Hunt and analyze real-world attacks and emerging cloud and AI threats
• Collaborate closely with the R&D team to transform research insights into product features
• Work with customers in response to requests related to suspicious activity or potential incidents
• Deliver external-facing content based on security insights and novel research

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in security or threat research
• Intimate knowledge of OS internals (Windows/Linux/MacOS) and networking
• Familiarity with cloud services, Kubernetes, and major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Proficiency in Python for tool development and automation
• Experience delivering security detections in customer-facing products
• Must have legal right to work in the US without visa sponsorship

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with malware analysis, reverse engineering, or vulnerability research
• Familiarity with notable threat actors and threat intelligence analysis
• IR, red-team, or threat-hunting experience
• Experience leveraging AI to supercharge research and detection workflows
• Deep knowledge of modern threat classes like Supply Chain, CI/CD, or AI infrastructure threats

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, and equity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on a platform securing over 50% of the Fortune 100
• Collaborative environment valuing world-class talent and creative thinking
• Access to Google’s Threat Intelligence and Security Operations resources