About Socket
Simplifying blockchain integration for developers everywhere
Key Highlights
- Over 100 trusted wallets and apps including Coinbase & Metamask
- Processed $10 billion+ in transaction volume
- 7 million+ transactions across multiple blockchains
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA
Socket is pioneering the first Chain Abstraction protocol, allowing developers to seamlessly integrate with any app, user, and asset across various rollups and chains. Trusted by over 100 wallets and applications, including Metamask, Coinbase, and Opensea, Socket has processed more than $10 billion ...
🎁 Benefits
Socket offers competitive salaries, equity options, flexible remote work policies, and generous PTO to support work-life balance....
🌟 Culture
Socket fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, prioritizing engineering excellence and a remote-friendly environment that encourages creati...
Threat Analyst • Mid-Level
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Socket is seeking a Threat Analyst to join their Threat Research Team, focusing on cutting-edge threats in the software supply chain. You'll leverage AI-based tools and conduct research to enhance malware analysis and threat detection. This role requires hands-on experience in security research and automation.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in threat analysis and security research, with hands-on experience in tackling complex threats in the software supply chain. Your passion for threat hunting drives you to stay ahead of emerging threats, and you are skilled in leveraging automation to enhance your analysis processes. You possess a deep understanding of malware analysis and are adept at turning insights into actionable defenses. You have a proven track record of authoring high-impact technical content, sharing your knowledge with the community through blog posts and research publications. You thrive in collaborative environments, where you can work closely with developers and security teams to improve overall security practices. You are not just a researcher; you take ownership of your work and are committed to delivering high-quality results that set industry benchmarks.
Desirable
Experience with AI-based security tools and a background in open source security would be advantageous. Familiarity with multiple programming languages and their associated security challenges will help you excel in this role. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to a mission-driven company that prioritizes customer needs.
What you'll do
As a Threat Analyst at Socket, you will analyze numerous unique threats daily, maintaining a standard of quality that sets the industry benchmark for supply chain security. You will author high-impact technical blog posts on malicious open source code packages and extensions, publishing deep-dive research pieces on malicious campaigns, threat actor profiles, novel attack vectors, and ecosystem-wide trends. Your role will involve designing and building automated scripts and tools to streamline malware analysis, enhancing the efficiency of the Threat Research Team. You will collaborate with developers and security teams to strengthen threat detection across multiple programming languages, ensuring that Socket's solutions remain at the forefront of security innovation. You will also engage in continuous learning and knowledge sharing, contributing to a culture of improvement and excellence within the team.
What we offer
At Socket, you will be part of a mission-driven team that is dedicated to helping developers and security teams ship faster by cutting out security busywork. We offer a collaborative work environment where you can take ownership of your projects and make a meaningful impact. Our culture emphasizes customer obsession, and we strive to exceed expectations at every interaction. You will have opportunities for professional growth and development, working alongside industry leaders and innovators in the security space. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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