Malware Researcher

TLDR

Conduct in-depth research on software security threats and develop automated detection methods for malicious code across various programming languages and technologies.

At JFrog, we’re reinventing DevOps to help the world’s greatest companies innovate -- and we want you along for the ride. This is a special place with a unique combination of brilliance, spirit and just all-around great people. Here, if you’re willing to do more, your career can take off. And since software plays a central role in everyone’s lives, you’ll be part of an important mission. Thousands of customers, including the majority of the Fortune 100, trust JFrog to manage, accelerate, and secure their software delivery from code to production -- a concept we call “liquid software.” Wouldn't it be amazing if you could join us on our journey?

JFrog Security is one of the main pillars of the JFrog offering and long term strategy. We are pushing the boundaries of security analysis of both binaries and code, shifting left and bringing new and exciting features to both developers and DevOps. We are looking for an experienced malware researcher to join the team. As a Malware Researcher at JFrog, you will perform research on source code, compiled code, and various software supply chain attacks. The position requires proven experience in security nomenclature and an understanding of both high-level and low-level attacks.

You’re welcome to see the products of the research team’s work at https://research.jfrog.com

As a Malware Researcher at JFrog you will... 
  • Research malicious code in public repositories from various coding languages and technologies
  • Define and implement ways to automatically detect malicious code in open source software
  • Write technical reports and outward-facing publications regarding all research subjects mentioned above
To be a Malware Researcher at JFrog you need...
  • 3+ years malware research experience in any of the following languages: Native code (C, C++), .NET (C# etc), Python, Node.JS, Java, Go
  • Experience in writing technical reports
  • Programming experience in Python
  • Advantage - Binary reverse engineering experience
  • Advantage - DevOps experience

JFrog builds a Supply Chain Platform that empowers organizations to efficiently control and distribute software binaries, fundamentally changing how software updates are managed. It's designed for enterprises, especially those in high-demand sectors, to ensure secure and accelerated delivery from code to production.

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