Description
Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer and more resilient digital world with an end-to-end full stack platform made for a hybrid, multi-cloud world. Leading enterprises use our unified security and observability platform to keep their digital systems secure and reliable. Our customers love our technology, but it's our caring employees that make Splunk stand out as an amazing career destination. No matter where in the world or what level of the organization, we approach our work with kindness. So bring your work experience, problem-solving skills and talent, of course, but also bring your joy, your passion and all the things that make you, you. Come help organizations be their best, while you reach new heights with a team that has your back.
Role Summary
Your role as a Sr. Software Engineer is crucial in revolutionizing cyber threat defense, particularly against phishing and malware distributed through malicious URLs. Your expertise will directly enhance our customers' security posture! If you're passionate about advancing cybersecurity technology and making a significant impact in automated threat analysis, we invite you to apply. Your work will be key in shaping future cyber defense strategies and protecting organizations from data breaches and cyber attacks!
Meet the Team
The Splunk Attack Analyzer (SAA) team streamlines security threat analysis, providing forensic evidence and metadata to customers via API and Portal. As Principal Engineer, you'll spearhead the optimization of backend code and detection capabilities, focusing on automated URL analysis and web navigation. You'll architect innovative solutions to overcome challenges in automated web interactions, including CAPTCHA bypassing and anti-bot measures.
What you’ll get to do
Lead the design and implementation of advanced website analysis algorithms to improve threat detection accuracy and efficiency.
Develop innovative solutions to overcome challenges in browser automation, including CAPTCHA bypassing and anti-bot measures.
Architect scalable systems for processing and analyzing large volumes of potentially malicious URLs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate URL analysis improvements into the broader Attack Analyzer workflow.
Mentor and guide senior engineers in best practices for security-focused web automation.
Drive technical decision-making and set architectural direction for the URL analysis component of Attack Analyzer.
Must-have Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience
7+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a focus on cybersecurity and web technologies.
Expert-level knowledge of web protocols, browser automation, and common web security measures.
3+ years of experience in web scraping and analysis, with the ability to dissect web pages and comprehend their underlying functionality and potential security implications.
Deep understanding of web technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and various web frameworks.
5+ years of experience with JavaScript, Typescript or Go.
Deep understanding of anti-bot techniques and experience in developing countermeasures.
Deep expertise in browser automation and experience with Chromium source code.
Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale, distributed systems.
Strong background in information security, particularly in areas of threat analysis and malware detection.
3+ years of experience with cloud technologies (Preferably AWS) and containerization (eg. Docker).
Nice-to-have Qualifications
We’ve taken special care to separate the must-have qualifications from the nice-to-haves. “Nice-to-have” means just that: Nice. To. Have. So, don’t worry if you can’t check off every box. We’re not hiring a list of bullet points–we’re interested in the whole you.
Experience with machine learning techniques for anomaly detection or classification in security contexts.
Familiarity with CAPTCHA solving techniques and ethical considerations in automated web interactions.
Knowledge of common phishing techniques and experience in developing automated detection systems.
Contributions to open-source projects related to web automation or security.
Splunk is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Splunk, we believe creating a culture of belonging isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s also the smart thing. We prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to ensure our employees are supported to bring their best, most authentic selves to work where they can thrive. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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Base Pay Range
SF Bay Area, Seattle Metro, and New York City Metro Area
Base Pay Range: $174,800.00 - 240,350.00 per year
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Washington (excludes Seattle Metro), Washington DC Metro, and Massachusetts
Base Pay Range: $157,320.00 - 216,315.00 per year
All other cities and states excluding California, Washington, Massachusetts, New York City Metro Area and Washington DC Metro Area.
Base Pay Range: $139,840.00 - 192,280.00 per year
Splunk provides flexibility and choice in the working arrangement for most roles, including remote and/or in-office roles. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location as set out above, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for incentive compensation and may be eligible for equity or long-term cash awards.
Benefits are an important part of Splunk's Total Rewards package. This role is eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off and much more! Learn more about our next-level benefits at https://splunkbenefits.com.
Thank you for your interest in Splunk!
