GeoEdge

Junior Malware Researcher

GeoEdge  •  Tel Aviv, IL (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job 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
GeoEdge

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

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
Year Founded
2010
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