We are 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 our 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.
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.
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.
This position is open to all candidates.
