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Malware Research Engineer (Mac)

1 hour, 29 minutes ago
India
Mid Level
Research Scientist
Software Development
Bash C C++ Cybersecurity Objective-C Python Shell Scripting Swift Zsh
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Point Wild

Point Wild

Point Wild specializes in providing comprehensive online security solutions, including consumer VPN and antivirus services, while also supporting businesses with tools to enhance customer retention and address data breaches.

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Description

  • Reverse engineer Mach-O binaries, malicious installers, and related macOS artifacts such as PKG, DMG, and scripts.
  • Identify malicious behaviors including spyware, backdoors, loaders, and adware.
  • Develop and maintain detection signatures, behavioral rules, generic signatures, and YARA rules.
  • Identify, validate, and exploit mobile security vulnerabilities.
  • Track malware families, variants, and evolving attack techniques.
  • Research macOS persistence mechanisms such as LaunchAgents, LaunchDaemons, cron jobs, and login items.
  • Analyze malware using reverse engineering, static analysis, dynamic analysis, heuristics, memory analysis, and behavioral analysis.
  • Write technical reports and threat intelligence documentation.
  • Collaborate with detection engineering and product teams to improve security coverage.
  • Advocate for research findings and threat insights through internal communication and external content such as blogs, whitepapers, conferences, and partnerships.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of experience in Mac malware analysis.
  • In-depth practical knowledge of antivirus products and how they are used to protect clients.
  • Strong knowledge of macOS internals and security architecture, including Gatekeeper, XProtect, SIP, and TCC.
  • Proficiency in C, C++, Objective-C, and Swift.
  • Deep understanding of the Mach-O file format and dynamic libraries (DYLD).
  • Familiarity with shell scripting languages such as bash and zsh, and with Python.
  • Strong knowledge of networking, C2 communication, and persistence techniques on macOS.
  • Hands-on experience with malware analysis and reverse engineering tools such as Hopper, IDA Pro, Ghidra, and LLDB.

Benefits

  • Work on real customer problems that directly impact cyber protection needs.
  • Join a scrappy, nimble organization where individual contributions are visible and valued.
  • Opportunities to accelerate your career by learning new technologies, products, and markets.
  • Be part of a company that emphasizes collaboration with talented people and an inclusive culture.

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