Role Overview: We are looking for a security engineer or researcher position with experience in InfoSec for our core research labs in India. The primary responsibility for this role is to enhance our threat intelligence, which translates to better outcomes for customers in threat prevention. In this role, you will work with threat researchers and product teams to develop threat intelligence pipelines through data mining, threat analysis, and product enhancements.
This is a Hybrid position located at our Bangalore, India development center. You will be required to be on-site 2 to 3 days per week. When you are not working on-site, you will be working from your home office. We are only considering candidates within a commutable distance to our Bangalore office and are not offering relocation assistance at this time. Position Details:

About the role:

• Reversing and analyzing a wide array of malware on different OSES.
• Reversing and analyzing a wide array of malware in different file formats
• Provide detection and remediation of malware for McAfee products.
• Conduct research on specific malware families or attacks.
• Conduct end-to-end analysis on targeted attacks and APT.
• Develop POCs to demonstrate new technology concepts.

About You:

• 1 to 2 years of experience in security research or malware reverse engineering, kernel programming, and debugging with hands-on development of C/C++.
• Understanding of malware attacks, defense strategies, and threat landscape.
• Strong understanding of Windows internals.
• Strong command over programming languages, including C++. Knowledge of Python is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to break down tough security problems into viable technical solutions.

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Company Overview: McAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee consumer solutions adapt to users’ needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protects their families and communities with the right security at the right moment. Company Benefits and Perks: We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified in 10 countries, a reflection of the supportive, empowering environment we’ve built where people feel seen, valued, and energized to reach their full potential and thrive.

We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

• Bonus Program
• Pension and Retirement Plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support for Community Involvement

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