Principal Product Researcher
Lead Windows threat detection research and EDR sensor development for SMB customers. Requires deep Windows kernel expertise, reverse engineering, EDR bypass testing, and AI-augmented research to build innovative, automated defenses.
About the job
What You’ll Do
- Identify innovative ways to detect Windows OS threats
- Develop cross-platform features that leverage telemetry from common OS subsystems such as file system, memory, process, and network activity
- Research and development of sensor capabilities to provide visibility and detection support for attack techniques across supported Windows OS versions
- Work collaboratively with internal engineering and detection teams to implement detection logic
- Identify and evaluate new telemetry opportunities
- Identify and address gaps in product coverage
- Respond to product escalations
- Perform False Positive and False Negative investigations
- Lead product research initiatives to develop and evaluate security product strategies and technologies
- Coordinate with Product and Engineering teams to integrate and operationalize solutions developed by Threat Operations teams
- Applies AI as a practical part of day-to-day product research work to improve the speed, quality, and impact of research outputs
- Uses AI to support information gathering, analysis, prototyping, and production of clear, decision-useful work products while maintaining accountability for the final output
- Builds and reuses lightweight prompts, templates, or workflows for recurring research tasks rather than relying on one-off use
- Build internal and external technical documentation to educate customers and communicate research findings to adjacent teams about security risks and opportunities
- Mentor and teach technical expertise to advance the broader community
- Promote Huntress’ reputation through media interaction, public speaking, CFPs, CTFs, and blogs
Qualifications
- Expert in Windows OS internals, components, APIs, and design
- Prior experience with Windows OS kernel coding and device drivers
- Experience testing EDRs, bypasses, and evasion techniques
- Comfortable with reverse engineering and using debuggers
- Proficiency in multiple programming/scripting languages, such as C/C++/C#, PowerShell, and Python
- Applies AI to improve research quality, speed, and outputs in day-to-day work
- Commitment to clear documentation of research findings
- Experience with MITRE ATT&CK matrix, SIGMA, Yara, and Elasticsearch/Kibana
What We Offer
- 100% remote work environment
- Generous paid time off policy, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Highly competitive and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits plans
- 401(k) with a 5% contribution regardless of employee contribution
- Life and Disability insurance plans
- Stock options for all full-time employees
- One-time $500 reimbursement for building/upgrading home office
- Annual allowance for education and professional development assistance
- $75 USD/month digital reimbursement
- Access to the BetterUp platform for coaching, personal, and professional growth
Skills
Windows Os Internals, Kernel Coding, Device Drivers, Edr Testing, Reverse Engineering, Debuggers, C/C++, C#, PowerShell, Python, AI, Mitre Att&Ck, Sigma, Yara, Elasticsearch
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