Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

 Job Description: 

THE POSITION

At the heart of BlackBerry/Cylance Product Development is an artificial intelligence-based threat detection system. Unlike traditional approaches, BlackBerry does not rely solely on signatures or even pre-determined behaviors to determine if something is known to be good or bad. Instead, we have developed a mathematical approach to identifying advanced threats. This intelligent system evolves in real-time as new threats emerge, providing continuous detection.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

Design, document, develop and test features for Cylance security productsDevelop software and tools in support of parsing, analyzing, featurizing, and vectorizing a broad variety of binary file formatsDesign infrastructure and tools in support of a machine learning pipeline that includes analysis, reversing, parsing, and vectorizing of many different file formats found in the SW industry and the wildDesign and implement cohesive cross-platform solutionsAnalyze and provide feedback during code reviews to ensure code is correct and adheres to the team’s quality standardsDevelop and support API integrations with external vendors and our internal product teamsProgram primarily in C# and Python, with an expectation to work with developers using other languagesIntegrate designs into the team’s CI/CD workflow for build and test automationParticipate in team architecture discussions, from both contribution and execution standpointEngage with engineering teams inside the company as well as external partners

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Require 4+ years of an object oriented programming language, preferably C# in .NET and/or Mono environments, with a strong knowledge ofInterfacesInheritance vs. CompositionBasic design patternsDesire experience in:Multithreaded and Asynchronous programmingExtensible API developmentDevelopment and debugging under Windows environmentSome experience with OSX and/or LinuxTools:Git (comfortable with the command line)Visual Studio for WindowsRider/IntelliJ for Windows, Linux, MacOSVirtual Environments and Docker a plus
 SDLC, source control, unit testing, agile development methodologiesInsatiable intellectual curiosity and ability to find solutions to challenging problemsBasic understanding of artificial-intelligence concepts (e.g. Neural networks)Familiarity with SW security concepts such as vulnerability, exploitation, and mitigationStrong team player with the ability to work well within a diverse, cross-functional teamTakes initiative and ownership, and approaches all tasks and projects proactivelyAbility to prioritize and complete multiple tasks with minimal supervisionHumility, accountability and positive approach
 

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU TO APPLY

Current resumeCover letter/summary expressing:Why you are interested in working at BlackBerry/CylanceThe skills, strengths and expertise you will contribute to our diverse team of extraordinary talent

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40