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Senior Security Research Engineer

ElasticSpain
SpainEUR 67,000 - EUR 106,000 a year
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📋 Description

  • Research attacker techniques and turn them into protections.
  • Extend endpoint visibility across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  • Develop production C/C++ code for millions of endpoints.
  • Reverse engineer malware and study evasion.
  • Own efficacy end-to-end with telemetry reviews and mitigations.
  • Extend protection parity across platforms and collaborate across Elastic Security.

🎯 Requirements

  • 6+ years researching attacker TTPs and building detections.
  • 6+ years of development in C, C++, and Python.
  • Deep OS internals knowledge (Windows prioritized).
  • In-depth reverse engineering and malware analysis experience.
  • Adversarial instinct to pre-empt evasion.
  • Collaborative mindset and autonomous decision-making in distributed teams.

🎁 Benefits

  • Competitive pay with emphasis on fair remuneration.
  • Health coverage for you and family in many locations.
  • Flexible locations and schedules for many roles.
  • Generous vacation days each year.
  • Volunteer/donation matching up to $2000 (or local currency).
  • Up to 40 hours per year for volunteer projects.

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FAQ

Is the Senior Security Research Engineer position at Elastic remote?
Yes. This role was posted on Remote Backend Jobs, a job board that lists exclusively fully remote positions.
What is the salary for the Senior Security Research Engineer role?
The posted salary range for this position is EUR 67,000 - EUR 106,000 a year.
When was this Senior Security Research Engineer job posted?
This listing was posted on August 27, 2026 and is still open for applications.
How do I apply for the Senior Security Research Engineer position at Elastic?
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