[Remote] Machine Learning Detection Engineer (Remote, East/Central)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, dedicated to stopping breaches and redefining modern security with advanced AI-native platforms. The Machine Learning Detection Engineer role focuses on analyzing malware and improving detection capabilities through collaboration with internal teams and response to customer inquiries about threat detection.
Responsibilities
- Analyze detection data including customer reports to determine which aspects of the machine learning models can be improved
- Perform tasks to enable better-management of false positive detections
- Analyze binary files to determine their legitimacy
- Review current product detections to ensure they are performing to the company standard
- Address internal questions and concerns regarding customer threat detections
Skills
- Exposure and understanding of different types and functionality of malware
- Experience with reverse engineering malware, or malware operations
- Knowledge of programming and scripting languages, in particular Python
- Fundamental understanding of attributes of binary files such as imports/exports and packers
- Ability to demonstrate practical knowledge of research/collection skills and analytical methods
- General understanding of threat/risk management and threat/risk assessment
- Familiarity with various operating systems
- Ability to break down complex problems into workable components
- Experience in a security operations center or similar environment responding to incidents
- A thorough understanding of Windows OS internals and the Windows API
- Knowledge of MacOS and/or Linux
- Familiarity with tools used in targeted and criminal cyber-intrusions
- A background in exploit and vulnerability analysis
- Knowledge of a variety of programming languages including C, C++, Java, and assembly
- Experience with threat detections by machine learning
Benefits
- Market leader in compensation and equity awards
- Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
- Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
- Paid parental and adoption leaves
- Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
- Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
- Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
- Eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off
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