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If you are a first time user, please create your candidate login account before you apply for a job. (Click Sign In > Create Account)\n2. If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you apply.\nJob Description:\nThe elevator pitch: Why would you enjoy this new opportunity?\nBroadcom’s Application Networking and Security (ANS) Division delivers unparalleled solutions for Zero Trust Lateral Security and Load Balancing to the world’s most demanding enterprises. We enable a true Cloud operating model with self-service and automation for advanced security and software defined load balancer for VMs, bare-metal and container workloads running on VMware VCF Private Cloud - simplifying operations, securing private cloud and enabling rapid application deployment for digital enterprises.\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an ICB5 Staff Engineer on our Network Detection and Research Team (NDRT). Our team is responsible for the development of network security and intrusion detection capabilities for the vDefend Advanced Threat Prevention (ATP) solution, a cutting-edge networking and security analytics solution for the detection and prevention of advanced threats.\nWe are passionate about network detection and threat research, and combine in a single team experts with varying backgrounds, all contributing to the development of new detection capabilities in the product. We differentiate ourselves from other players in the space with a data-driven approach and a strong reliance on AI and machine learning. If you are passionate about network threat detection, and you are willing to innovate, explore and develop novel ideas and approaches in the fight against advanced threats, come and join us!\nResponsibilities\nConduct deep-dive research into emerging network threats (agentic and human) to keep our IDPS capability ahead of adversaries\n\nArchitect and build cutting-edge, AI-enabled and agentic security solutions designed to proactively protect virtual workloads within large-scale data center environments\n\nAnalyze malicious traffic to design, prototype, and implement robust detection approaches and high-performance IDPS signatures\n\nConstruct and maintain scalable data collection infrastructures, incorporating automated feedback loops and data enrichment to streamline threat evaluation and response\n\nTranslate threat intelligence into actionable, high-fidelity detection logic and signatures\n\nWho you are\nYou are passionate about network security and threat research\n\nYou are a self-motivated and methodical person comfortable in managing and analyzing large amounts of data\n\nYou are team player who is also able to work independently and you are comfortable in working with a global team working in different timezones\n\nYou enjoy experimenting with new ideas, creating quick prototypes, and following academic papers to identify new approaches\n\nPreferred qualifications and skills\nRequired: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 12+ years of related experience, or Master’s degree and 10+ years of related experience, or PhD and 7+ years of related experience\n\nStrong experience and interest in network security\n\nUnderstanding of IDPS concepts and experience at developing IDS signatures\n\nExperience with the Python programming language\n\nFamiliarity with Docker and k8s environments\n\nWillingness and familiarity in working with AI tools and agentic AI systems\n\nStrong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues\n\nExcellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills\n\nLegal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.\nThe position requires 5 days/week attendance at the Broadcom office in Palo Alto.\nWhat is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team like?\nThe hiring manager for this role is Luukas Larinkoski, who leads the Network Detection and Research Team and is based in London, UK. The team members are based in Palo Alto, US and Europe. The NDRT team is part of the Advanced Threat Prevention group, which has strong roots in academic research with several members having published in top academic conferences on network security topics.\nCompensation and Benefits\nThe annual base salary range for this position is USD 143,800.00 To USD 230,000.00\nAs a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. 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