Principal Security Researcher, OT/Healthcare

About the role

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That's why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it's needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Summary Collaborate closely with other researchers to identify security risks across hardware, firmware, and software. Reverse engineer firmware and binaries across ARM, MIPS, and x86_64 platforms. Leverage automation, AI, and emerging technologies to accelerate and scale offensive security research. Communicate findings through publications, blogs, conference talks, and most importantly, product features and security improvements. Develop proof-of-concepts and proof-of-value demonstrations to validate impact and drive remediation.

Requirements

• Required Qualifications
• 4+ years of hands-on experience, or a track record of exceptional accomplishments demonstrating equivalent expertise.
• Strong reverse engineering and code review skills, with experience identifying both novel and known vulnerabilities.
• Demonstrated experience reverse engineering boot ROMs, firmware, or silicon-level components.
• Deep understanding of kernel internals, secure boot architectures, and hardware-software interactions.
• Experience designing, building, and validating secure boot chains and threat models.
• Hands-on experience with hardware debugging and analysis tools, including UART, JTAG, SWD, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts through clear, engaging storytelling.
• A proven track record of vulnerability research and developing PoCs or PoVs that demonstrate exploitability and real-world impact.
• Experience reverse engineering IoT malware.
• Compensation Disclosure
• $162,700.00 - $263,175.00/yr
• Our Commitment
• We're trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
• We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes

Additional Information

Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, we're united by a shared mission-to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you're in the right place.

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