Reverse Engineer, Mandiant FLARE

There's no such thing as a "safe system" - only safer systems. Our Security team works to create and maintain the safest operating environment for Google's users and developers. As a Security Engineer, you help protect network boundaries, keep computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks and provide security services to protect highly sensitive data like passwords and customer information. Security Engineers work directly with network equipment and actively monitor our systems for attacks and intrusions. You also work with software engineers to proactively identify and fix security flaws and vulnerabilities. You use your industry experience to own and drive the resolution of complex security incidents, policy questions and technical security issues. As a Reverse Engineer on the FLARE team, you will focus on technical deep dives and analyses of binaries, developing reverse engineering tools, tracking new threats from large datasets, and improving threat actor tracking mechanisms. Part of Google Cloud, Mandiant is a recognized leader in dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence and incident response services. Mandiant's cybersecurity expertise has earned the trust of security professionals and company executives around the world. Our unique combination of renowned frontline experience responding to some of the most complex breaches, nation-state grade threat intelligence, machine intelligence, and the industry's best security validation ensures that Mandiant knows more about today's advanced threats than anyone.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $147000 - $210000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google .

Perform static and dynamic binary analysis on a wide variety of platforms, architectures, and run-times. Write technical reports to support intrusion investigations by Mandiant Consulting, alert triage by Managed Defense, intelligence reports by Google Threat Intelligence, and more. Develop software to extract malware configurations from malware families. Participate in research and development tasks for existing research initiatives with minimal assistance from executive analysts. Develop software in support of malware and vulnerability automation and triage.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 2 years of experience with security assessments or security design reviews or threat modeling. 2 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security and security protocols. 2 years of coding experience in one or more general purpose languages. Preferred qualifications: Experience in static and dynamic binary analysis using industry-standard tools (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, WinDbg) across multiple operating systems, architectures, and run-times. Proficiency in Python, Go, Rust, or C/C++ with a track record of building malware automation tooling or workflows that leverage AI to scale triage. Excellent technical communication and reporting skills, with a demonstrated ability to synthesize complex, disparate data from multiple automated systems and your own deep-dive analysis into highly detailed, clear, and actionable technical reports.