Junior Malware Researcher

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