Junior Malware Researcher
full-time•Tel Aviv
About this role
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
What you'll do
- 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.
About GeoEdge
GeoEdge is a leader in the AdTech industry, equipping the industry with real-time, client-side malvertising prevention and ad quality control.
GeoEdge guards against malware, unwanted ad content, operational, and performance issues. Robust solutions help publishers/platforms detect harmful ads at the pre-impression stage, blocking advertising threats before they impact users.
With over 15 years of experience, GeoEdge protects users by preventing malicious, sensitive, and disruptive ads, ensuring a seamless, safe advertising experience.
Trusted by top publishers, platforms, and exchanges, GeoEdge powers:
-55B monitored impressions each month
-Protection across 100K+ sites and apps
-3.5B bad ads blocked monthly.
Dive deeper into GeoEdge: www.geoedge.com
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