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
  
  

• 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
  
  

• 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
  
  

• 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