Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer (Threat Protection – File Scanners)

Location: Tel Aviv, Israel (Hybrid)

About Us:

Mimecast is a leading innovator in email security solutions, dedicated to protecting organizations from emerging threats. Our team of experts is committed to researching, developing, and deploying cutting-edge technologies to safeguard digital environments.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer with background in security research, malware analysis, microservices architecture, and operating systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing advanced security solutions, conducting in-depth malware analysis, and contributing to the development of our static analysis malware engines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement advanced malware protection in a microservices environment.
• Lead and conduct security research to identify emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
• Perform advanced malware analysis, reverse engineering, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate our scanners into Mimecast platform.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in cybersecurity, malware analysis, and software engineering.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent training.
• 6+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on microservices, security research and malware analysis.
• Proficient in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and Java.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture and experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Extensive knowledge of operating system internals (Windows, Linux, macOS).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with reverse engineering tools and techniques (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra).
• Experience with security tools and frameworks (e.g., Metasploit, Wireshark, Snort).
• Experience with AWS
• Published research or contributions to the cybersecurity community.

What We Bring

Join our Threat Protection team to accelerate your career journey, working with cutting-edge technologies and contributing to projects that have real customer impact. You will be immersed in a dynamic environment that recognizes and celebrates your achievements.

Mimecast offers formal and on the job learning opportunities, maintains a comprehensive benefits package that helps our employees and their family members to sustain a healthy lifestyle, and importantly - working in cross functional teams to build your knowledge!

We believe in ‘growth that’s good, we have ‘a culture that cares’ and we are on a ‘mission that matters’.

Our Hybrid Model: We provide you with the flexibility to live balanced, healthy lives through our hybrid working model that champions both collaborative teamwork and individual flexibility. Employees are expected to come to the office at least two days per week, because working together in person:

• Fosters a culture of collaboration, communication, performance and learning
• Drives innovation and creativity within and between teams
• Introduces employees to priorities outside of their immediate realm
• Ensures important interpersonal relationships and connections with one another and our community!

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DEI Statement

Cybersecurity is a community effort. That’s why we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone – unless they’re a cybercriminal, of course.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we’d encourage you to join us whatever your background. We particularly welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.

We consider everyone equally: your race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, marital status, nationality, or any other protected characteristic won’t affect your application.

Due to certain obligations to our customers, an offer of employment will be subject to your successful completion of applicable background checks, conducted in accordance with local law.