Malware Researcher

Join our team of passionate researchers uncovering the latest cyber threats, tracking APT groups, and sharing insights with the world. If you love reverse engineering and want to make a real impact, this is your chance.

Job description

What You'll Do: 

• Reverse engineer newly discovered malware samples 

• Connect findings to broader malicious campaigns and infrastructure 

• Track APT groups and document their TTPs 

• Write technical reports and publish on WeLiveSecurity.com 

• Regularly summarize your findings in Threat Intelligence reports 

• Present your research at prestigious international conferences 

• Gather intelligence from internal and open sources 

• Collaborate with law enforcement, CERTs, and victims 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Strong reverse engineering skills and understanding of assembly 

• Familiarity with malware analysis tools (IDA Pro, Kibana, YARA, etc.) 

• Solid grasp of the APT threat landscape and current trends 

• Solid written and spoken English 

• Passion for breaking things to understand how they work 

• Experience with CTFs, crackmes, or similar challenges is a plus 

Who We Are: 

We’re part of ESET’s Security Research Laboratory – “VirusLab” – a global team of experts in malware analysis, detection, and threat intelligence. We work across platforms (Windows, Linux, macOS, mobile) and collaborate closely with colleagues and external partners worldwide. 

Tools of the Trade: 

IDA Pro, debuggers, Hiew, Kibana, Impala, MISP, YARA, SysInternals, Wireshark, Python, SQL – and powerful internal tools developed over years of research. 

No Degree? No Problem. 
We care more about your skills, curiosity, and ability to understand how software works than your diplomas.