Senior Security Research Engineer
Elastic · United States
About this role
**Senior Security Research Engineer** **About the Role** Join Elastic's Security Endpoint Protections team to research, design, and build visibility and prevention capabilities for Elastic Defend. Lead efforts to create innovative features that secure users against emerging threats while collaborating with a diverse group of researchers, data scientists, and engineers across geographically dispersed teams. **Key Responsibilities** • Research emerging attacker techniques and convert them into shipped protections • Build and extend endpoint visibility across Windows, macOS, and Linux • Develop production C/C++ code that runs on millions of endpoints • Reverse engineer malware and study evasion techniques • Own efficacy end-to-end, from shipping to fleet-scale monitoring • Extend protection parity across platforms and architectures • Collaborate across Elastic Security teams globally • Lead technical direction and mentor junior engineers • Publish research and present at conferences **Required Experience** • 6+ years analyzing attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) • 6+ years development experience in C, C++, and Python • Deep operating system internals knowledge (Windows, macOS, or Linux) • In-depth reverse engineering and malware analysis experience • Adversarial mindset and collaborative mentality • Proven track record using AI to accelerate development • Autonomous work style with strong async communication skills **Bonus Skills** Vulnerability research, red teaming, kernel-mode development, open-source security tool ownership, conference speaking experience, machine learning for endpoint security, Elastic Stack familiarity **Compensation & Benefits** • Base salary: $133,100–$210,600 USD (higher ranges in select locations) • Stock program participation • 401(k) matching up to 6% • Health coverage, flexible schedules, generous PTO • Parental leave (minimum 16 weeks) • Volunteer time (up to 40 hours/year) • Donation matching ($2,000 equivalent) **Equal Opportunity Employer** Elastic welcomes diverse perspectives and provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
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