Malware Research and Review Team Leader

Description Alice is seeking an experienced Malware Research Team Leader to lead a team of malware researchers, combining hands-on research with people leadership. This role presents an opportunity to lead an established team, strengthening its skills through ongoing training and guidance while ensuring high-quality deliverables. The position balances managerial responsibilities with hands-on technical work (approximately 50% each). The ideal candidate demonstrates a positive, proactive attitude and excels as a reliable team player. Key Responsibilities: • Mentor and manage a team of malware researchers, including recruitment • Conduct short, focused malware research under tight timelines • Detect and document emerging malware trends • Evaluate and enhance team accuracy and performance • Regularly share knowledge with team members and collaborate across teams and departments • Continuously improve malware analysis and review processes • Develop automation processes for malware identification at scale Requirements Must-Have • Management experience - managing at least 2 employees for at least 2 years, with experience in recruiting and training • At least 3 years of proven experience in one of the following: Malware research Reverse engineering Penetration testing In-depth SOC/IR investigations Application security • Strong grasp of object-oriented programming and the ability to trace execution flow through code • Familiarity with multiple languages (Java, C/C++, JavaScript, Python) • Familiarity with static and dynamic research tools such as JADX, Frida, and network debuggers • Understanding of network communications and protocols Nice-to-Have: • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field • Proven experience managing a team of more than 5 employees • Experience with disassemblers and native debuggers (e.g., Ghidra, IDA Pro, JEB, LLDB, GDB, x86dbg) • Proficiency with HTTP debuggers, MITM tools, and network analyzers (e.g., Fiddler, HTTP Toolkit, Burp Suite, Wireshark, Little Snitch, mitmproxy) • Development experience in Java, Kotlin, Python, JavaScript, or C/C++ • Familiarity with multiplatform frameworks such as Flutter, React Native, or Unity About Alice Alice is a trust, safety, and security company built for the AI era. We safeguard the communicative technologies people use to create, collaborate, and interact- whether with each other or with machines. In a world where AI has fundamentally changed the nature of risk, Alice provides end-to-end coverage across the entire AI lifecycle. We support frontier model labs, enterprises, and UGC platforms with a comprehensive suite of solutions: from model hardening evaluations and pre-deployment red-teaming to runtime guardrails and ongoing drift detection. Alice is widely considered a global leader in online safety and AI security. We have some of the most forward-thinking and passionate minds in the world working to safeguard over 3 billion users across the largest AI and tech platforms. If you're creative and driven to secure the future of AI, we want to hear from you!