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Remote Malware Developer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Solutions Architect (West)

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site +1

$74.25 - $97.75/hr

From misconfigurations to malware defense, Upwind ensures end-to-end, cost-effective cloud ... This is a field sales engineering role open to qualified candidates on the West Coast, preferably ...

Solutions Architect (East)

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site +1

$74.25 - $97.75/hr

From misconfigurations to malware defense, Upwind ensures end-to-end, cost-effective cloud ... This is a field sales engineering role open to qualified candidates in the United States.

Senior Product Manager - Security

Santa Clara, CA ยท Remote

$148K - $196K/yr

PDFS) offers an end-to-end analytics platform that empowers engineers and data scientists across ... We are seeking a Product Manager to lead the development and growth of our secure, real-time remote ...

Senior Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site +1

$144K - $190K/yr

... malware platform available. Senior hires will be entrusted with broad decision-making ... If you are an ambitious, seasoned developer interested in creating solutions to the most ...

Information Security Analyst

Hawthorne, CA ยท On-site +1

$110K - $130K/yr

Collaborate with Security Engineers to investigate issues, implement improvements, and contribute ... This role requires you to be onsite; remote or hybrid work will not be considered. * Travel may be ...

This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across ... Experience performing malware triage or reverse engineering. Background working in consulting ...

$151K - $208K/yr

This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across ... Experience with malware triage or reverse engineering. * Background in consulting, incident ...

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Remote Malware Developer information

What does a Remote Malware Developer do?

A Remote Malware Developer is a software engineer who specializes in creating, testing, and deploying malicious software (malware) from a remote location. Their work involves developing code that can exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems or networks, often for the purposes of security research, penetration testing, or cybercrime. While some malware developers work in cybersecurity to help organizations identify and defend against threats, others may engage in illegal activities. This role typically requires advanced programming skills, a deep understanding of operating systems, and knowledge of cybersecurity principles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Malware Developer, and why are they important?

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What are common challenges faced by Remote Malware Developers when collaborating with distributed teams on complex projects?

Remote Malware Developers often work with geographically dispersed teams, which can present challenges in real-time communication and coordination, especially when tackling intricate projects that require tight integration of code and rapid iteration. Ensuring consistent security practices and code quality across time zones may also require robust documentation and version control protocols. Additionally, staying updated on the latest security trends and tools is crucial, as remote roles demand a high degree of self-motivation and proactive learning to keep pace with evolving threats.
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Software Engineer - Windows Internals - Fully Remote

Westlight AI

Palo Alto, CA โ€ข On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

Job Summary
At Westlight, we build products that help companies and governments to provide an extra layer of security for their infrastructure. We work with the internals of different operating systems to provide a framework that brings a completely new level of security and control.
We are looking for a Windows software engineer who has enough autonomy to lead the implementation of features related to kernel-mode drivers and integrate those features with other I/O subsystems. The ideal candidate will have prior experience writing Windows security software, e.g. anti-malware scanners or other low-level software.
This position offers significant opportunities for career development. Westlight's core team comprises of Stanford and MIT PhDs with expertise in AI, cybersecurity, CI/CD, and large-scale software systems. In this position, one will have opportunities to expand into these areas based on interest and expertise developed while working at Westlight.
Westlight is a fully remote company and this position can be held anywhere in the US. Since we work closely with the US Air Force, we require all applicants to be US Citizens and located in the US.
What we are looking for
  • Strong skills in Windows / C# desktop development
  • Comprehensive understanding of C and low-level memory management
  • Advanced use of debugging tools, e.g. WinDbg, KD, CDB, NTSD
  • Prior experience with Windows security software development, e.g. anti-malware scanners
  • Intermediate knowledge on networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, UDP, and common application protocols, e.g. HTTP, SSH, etc.)
  • Basic knowledge on Public-key cryptography fundamentals
    • Beginner knowledge on elliptic curve cryptography is a plus
  • Strong interpersonal skills and someone who thrives in a cooperative team environment
Technologies
  • Operating Systems: Windows 10 and Server
  • Programming languages: C#, C++, and C
    • Knowledge of Ruby on Rails and AWS also will be helpful
  • CI/CD Tools: Gitlab CI

Responsibilities
As a Software Engineer, you will work on Westlight product development:
  • Develop Westlight Windows kernel-level software
  • Integrate kernel-level software with other subsystems, such as I/O
  • Work together with the company leadership to define the Westlight Windows experience