Threat Detection Researcher (Windows/Linux/MacOS)

About the Role

Wiz is seeking a Threat Detection Researcher to join the threat research team and advance the Wiz Runtime Sensor. You will conduct in-depth research on cloud and AI threats, develop detection capabilities, and translate security findings into product features that protect customers across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop detections and tools to protect customers from cloud threats
• Investigate attacks on cloud environments and malware targeting cloud and AI workloads
• Hunt and analyze real-world attacks and emerging cloud and AI threats
• Collaborate with the R&D team to transform research insights into product features
• Work with customers to investigate suspicious activity and potential incidents
• Create best practices and security policies based on research findings
• Produce external-facing content including blog posts and conference presentations on security research and insights

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in security or threat research with demonstrated deep research capabilities and measurable impact
• Intimate knowledge of OS internals (Windows, Linux, macOS) and networking
• Familiarity with cloud services, Kubernetes, cloud environment architecture, and major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Proficiency in Python for tool development and automation
• Experience delivering security detections in customer-facing products
• Self-driven, goal-oriented approach with strong independent learning ability
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with malware analysis, reverse engineering, or vulnerability research
• Familiarity with threat actors and threat intelligence analysis
• Incident response, red team, or threat hunting experience
• Experience with Go, Rust, or C/C++
• Experience leveraging AI to enhance research and detection workflows
• Deep knowledge of modern threat classes such as supply chain attacks, CI/CD threats, or attacks targeting AI infrastructure and agentic frameworks

Benefits

Compensation: Base salary $200,000–$250,000 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Individual pay is determined by work location and factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Additional Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package. Learn more at careers.google.com/benefits.

Location: New York City