Junior Malware Researcher at GeoEdge

Tel Aviv, Tel-Aviv District, Israel -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Malware Research, Web Technologies, Security Concepts, Networking Concepts, Programming, Scripting, SQL, Data Analysis, Analytical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Communication Skills, Customer Impact, Curiosity, Ownership, Learning

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

GeoEdge is a global leader in ad security and quality solutions, trusted by top publishers, app developers, and ad platforms worldwide. Our mission is to maintain a safe and transparent digital advertising ecosystem, ensuring that users everywhere enjoy a clean and trustworthy online experience. We are expanding our Research Team and are looking for a Junior Malware Researcher with a strong technical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for problem-solving. As a Malware Researcher, you will be responsible for hunting emerging malware and malvertising campaigns and developing effective detection methods to protect GeoEdge’s global customers. You will work closely with the R&D and Product teams and be part of a friendly, professional team based in Tel Aviv, supporting customers worldwide. Responsibilities Detect, monitor, and hunt new malvertising and malware threats Research new attack vectors, delivery methods, and evasion techniques Develop and improve detection logic and signatures Investigate malicious campaigns using internal tools, databases, logs, and external intelligence sources to uncover hidden patterns Analyze web traffic, scripts, redirects, and network behavior to identify malicious activity Collaborate with R&D and Product teams to translate research into production-grade protections Contribute to internal documentation, research reports, and best practices to improve knowledge sharing and support processes Requirements 0–1 years of relevant experience, or equivalent technical background (military, academic, or self-driven research) Strong understanding of web technologies , including HTML, JavaScript, browser behavior, and client-side execution Solid foundation in security concepts, such as web threats, malware behavior, and attack chains Familiarity with networking concepts (HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, redirects, basic TCP/IP) Hands-on experience with at least one programming or scripting language: JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python Basic experience working with SQL and data analysis Ability to investigate issues end-to-end, from technical root cause to customer impact Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills Fluent English (written and spoken) Independent, accountable, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of tasks Advantages (Nice to Have) Experience or familiarity with the ad tech ecosystem (DSPs, SSPs, publishers, ad networks) Exposure to malware analysis, threat intelligence, or SOC workflows Familiarity with AI tools or AI-assisted research workflows Experience with monitoring, visualization, or log analysis tools (e.g., Kibana, Grafana) Basic experience with automation, scripting, or data parsing Why Join Us? Be part of a global leader in ad security and quality with a strong industry reputation Join a collaborative, supportive team that values curiosity, ownership, and learning Gain hands-on experience at the intersection of security, web technologies, and large-scale data Work on meaningful challenges that protect millions of users worldwide Clear opportunity for professional growth and development in cybersecurity research

Responsibilities

As a Junior Malware Researcher, you will be responsible for detecting and hunting new malvertising and malware threats while developing effective detection methods. You will collaborate with R&D and Product teams to translate research into production-grade protections.