Threat Intel Research Engineer

We are excited that you’ve taken the time to explore our business and potentially join us on this incredible journey. We are already the leader in the Insider Risk Management, but our story doesn’t stop there. We have serious growth plans and that means serious growth opportunities for everyone in our team, whether you’re looking to develop into a management position or establish yourself as an industry expert – we are here to support you.

DTEX Systems helps hundreds of organizations worldwide better understand their workforce, protect their data, and make human-centric operational investments. At DTEX, our philosophy towards our business is the same as our philosophy towards technology: people come first. Our future depends on bright, energetic, talented people who share a passion for building the next generation of user behavior intelligence. We invite you to bring your talent to DTEX and help create our future, expanding our reach and influence worldwide. Learn more about DTEX Systems’ mission to proactively protect global organizations from insider threats at www.dtexsystems.com; LinkedIn DTEX Systems: Overview | LinkedIn

Why you should choose DTEX as your next career:

• Opportunity to be part of a disruptive high growth success story.
• DTEX is a great place to work because of its mission-oriented culture and passion for protecting customers.
• We offer exciting growth opportunities and an excellent platform for individuals to contribute to thought leadership as experts in their field.
• We are uniquely positioned to solve highly relevant and complex risks and challenges associated with insider risk.
• Opportunity to be part of a business that’s passionate about creating first-of-a-kind solutions.
• Best in class benefits

What is the Role:
DTEX Systems is seeking a highly skilled and mission-driven Threat Intel Research Engineer to join our Intelligence team. This role is pivotal in advancing our cybersecurity detection capabilities, building new applications and algorithms, and ensuring the quality and reliability of our intelligence content and infrastructure. You will work at the intersection of behavioral analytics, threat detection, and product innovation—helping to shape the future of insider risk and workforce cyber intelligence.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Detection & Content Development:
  Design and implement behavioral detections and analytic content using DTEX’s proprietary telemetry and data models.
• Application & Product Engineering:
  Build and maintain full-stack applications and internal tools that support intelligence workflows, detection pipelines, and customer-facing features.
• Algorithm Design:
  Develop and optimize algorithms for behavioral modeling, anomaly detection, and risk scoring using structured and unstructured data.
• Quality Engineering Ownership:
  Lead QE efforts for the Intelligence team, including test automation, regression validation, and release readiness for detection content and supporting tools.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
  Partner with data scientists, detection engineers, product managers, and customer success teams to translate intelligence needs into scalable solutions.
• Innovation & Research:
  Stay current with emerging threats, detection methodologies, and full-stack technologies to continuously improve DTEX’s detection and response capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• In depth system level knowledge of Windows, Mac, & Linux.
• 3-5+ years of experience in full-stack development (Python, Django/Flask, React/TypeScript preferred).
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, detection engineering, and behavioral analytics.
• Experience with data pipelines, RESTful APIs, and cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred).
• Familiarity with QE practices, test automation frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for solving complex security problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Elasticsearch, Spark, or similar data platforms.
• Background in threat intelligence, insider risk, or UEBA.
• Exposure to ML/AI techniques for detection and classification.
• Contributions to open-source security or analytics projects.

We take good care of our people. Our benefits include:

• Fully remote company
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
• Flexible time off
• Company computer hardware of your choice
• Work from home setup reimbursement
• Health & wellness perks including
• Virtual events, happy hours, trivia, and fun
• Monthly Internet & Phone Reimbursement
• Opportunities to learn and grow

DTEX Systems is one of the most trusted and innovative brands in the cyber security market. We have received significant financial backing from leading VC firms and have just set a record-breaking year of growth. So why not trust DTEX with that all important next step in your career?

DTEX Systems is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Base salary range (SF Bay Area): $140k-$180k.