Threat Intel Research Engineer

DTEX Systems

Threat Intel Research Engineer advancing cybersecurity detection capabilities at DTEX. Building algorithms and applications to improve cybersecurity and insider risk management.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityDjangoFlaskLinuxPythonReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement behavioral detections and analytic content using DTEX’s proprietary telemetry and data models.
Build and maintain full-stack applications and internal tools that support intelligence workflows, detection pipelines, and customer-facing features.
Develop and optimize algorithms for behavioral modeling, anomaly detection, and risk scoring using structured and unstructured data.
Lead QE efforts for the Intelligence team, including test automation, regression validation, and release readiness for detection content and supporting tools.
Partner with data scientists, detection engineers, product managers, and customer success teams to translate intelligence needs into scalable solutions.
Stay current with emerging threats, detection methodologies, and full-stack technologies to continuously improve DTEX’s detection and response capabilities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

In depth system level knowledge of Windows, Mac, & Linux.
3-5+ years of experience in full-stack development (Python, Django/Flask, React/TypeScript preferred).
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, detection engineering, and behavioral analytics.
Experience with data pipelines, RESTful APIs, and cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred).
Familiarity with QE practices, test automation frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Excellent communication skills and a passion for solving complex security problems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Equity participation
Health and wellness benefits
Generous time-off policies

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonDjangoFlaskReactTypeScriptbehavioral modelinganomaly detectionrisk scoringtest automationCI/CD

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingindependenceadaptability