Machine Learning Detection Engineer

. Analyze detection data including customer reports to determine which aspects of the machine learning models can be improved .

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Iowa, Kentucky, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

AssemblyJavaLinuxMacOSPython

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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 (preferred)
A thorough understanding of Windows OS internals and the Windows API (preferred)
Knowledge of MacOS and/or Linux (preferred)
Familiarity with tools used in targeted and criminal cyber-intrusions (preferred)
A background in exploit and vulnerability analysis (preferred)
Knowledge of a variety of programming languages including C, C++, Java, and assembly (preferred)
Experience with threat detections by machine learning (preferred)

Comp & perks

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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
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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonCC++Javaassemblyreverse engineeringmalware operationsthreat detectionmachine learningbinary file analysis

Soft Skills

analytical methodsproblem-solvingresearch skillscommunicationcustomer support