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We are one of the main pillars of the 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 a Security Researcher to join the team. As a researcher, you will perform security research on open-source projects in both web and low-level technologies. You will define how to identify exploitable security issues in an automated manner and develop code for that purpose.
As a Security Researcher you will...
Research CVEs and 1-day vulnerabilities in various programming languages and ecosystems
Define how to automatically find exploitable vulnerabilities & develop code that identifies the instances where a vulnerability is exploitable
Perform security research on various open-source technologies, frameworks, and libraries
Write technical reports regarding all research subjects mentioned above.

We are looking for an experienced malware researcher to lead our malware research team.
As a Malware Research Team Lead, you will lead research on source code, compiled code, and various software supply chain attacks. The position requires proven experience in researching malicious code, understanding supply chain attack techniques, and experience in developing malware monitoring and analysis automation.
As a Malware Research Team Lead you will...
Lead a team of experienced malware researchers to discover malicious code in open source & new supply chain attack techniques
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
Present your teams research in local and international security conventions.

This role is offered as a hybrid, with the expectation to be in the office 3 days per week in Tel Aviv, Israel. We can only accept applications from those based in Israel or who have sponsorship to live and work in Israel.

What you can expect to do in this role:
iOS Security Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of iOS security mechanisms, including the secure boot process, sandboxing, code signing, keychain, secure enclave, and data protection. Identify weaknesses and potential vulnerabilities within the iOS ecosystem.
Vulnerability Assessment: Perform comprehensive vulnerability assessments of iOS applications using industry-standard frameworks such as MITRE, OWASP Mobile Security Testing Guide, and tools like Burp Suite. Identify and document security issues and propose mitigation strategies.
Attack Vector Analysis: Explore potential attack vectors that could compromise iOS devices and applications. Develop a deep understanding of the iOS threat landscape and post-exploit scenarios to anticipate and counteract security threats effectively.
Reverse Engineering: Utilize reverse engineering techniques and tools such as IDA Pro, Hopper, and Ghidra to dissect iOS applications and firmware. Analyze binaries, disassemble code, and reverse engineer software components to uncover vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
Privilege Escalation Research: Investigate iOS privilege escalation techniques and vulnerabilities, staying ahead of potential threats. Research and develop countermeasures to protect against privilege escalation attacks.
Development Contributions: While not mandatory, the ability to develop security-related tools, scripts is an advantage. Contribute to the creation of custom tools or enhancements that aid in mobile forensic analysis and security assessments.
Documentation and Reporting: Create detailed reports and documentation of security findings, methodologies, and recommended solutions. Communicate research results effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through written reports and presentations.
Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including fellow researchers, software developers, and cybersecurity experts, to share insights, collaborate on security initiatives, and contribute to the development of secure mobile solutions.
Stay Current: Continuously monitor and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in iOS security, vulnerabilities, and exploits. Contribute to threat intelligence by sharing relevant information with the team.

We are seeking an experienced Vulnerability Researcher to join our team, where our ethos of customer-centric problem solving, ownership, professionalism, and resourcefulness are at the heart of everything we do. The team faces complex research issues daily, solving new challenges and constantly improving the existing solutions. In this key position, you'll dive deep into complex security puzzles, pushing the boundaries of our vulnerability research and solutions. Collaborating on challenges with our team means working with the leading cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and leveraging advanced technologies like Kubernetes, EBPF, Docker, and more.
Responsibilities :
Vulnerability research in the major Cloud providers and cutting-edge technologies.
Collaborate with teams across the organization, including Product, and GTM, to develop and integrate top-tier features.
Conduct deep technical research into cloud-native environments.
Lead offensive investigations in Kubernetes, eBPF, AI/ML‑based anomaly detection, and runtime security, translating findings into production‑grade detections.
Create authoritative content white‑papers, conference papers, blogs, and release notes that educate users and elevate Upwinds brand.
Deep dive into threat detection and product content that provide our customers deep insights and added value.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Windows Malware Security Researcher to join our growing Windows malware research team. In this role, you will play a key part in enhancing our Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agent by prototyping new protection components and techniques and developing advanced malware prevention strategies. You will work on identifying, analyzing, and mitigating sophisticated threats, Working closely with various teams to drive innovation.
The proposed role will be part of the Windows malware research team of the Cortex-XDR agent group.
You will focus primarily on our cutting-edge agent technology, with an emphasis on real-time prevention on Windows endpoints. A deep understanding of the Windows Operating System is essential
Your Impact:
Playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our security solutions.
enhance the effectiveness of our EDR product by designing cutting-edge protection components and developing sophisticated prevention rules
Researching OS internals and how Windows works under the hood - leveraging this knowledge to develop and improve our anti-malware mechanisms and capabilities
Research and lead novel protection ideas to production-grade level, serving as the feature subject matter expert
Research new malware and APT mitigation techniques and develop corresponding capabilities (POC level) or improve existing mitigation capabilities.
Respond to malware-based security events at clients networks.
Stay up to date with current malware and APT techniques.
You will provide feedback to the product management team on new feature requests and product enhancements from our customer base
Find new malware techniques and APT attacks including analysis of caught-in-the-wild malware.

Senior Security Researcher - AI & Cloud (Cortex Cloud)
Who We Are:
We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.
As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!
Your Career:
As a Senior Security Researcher on the Cortex Cloud research team, youll lead deep, hands-on security research across cloud and AI environments- from uncovering vulnerabilities and novel attack paths to building the protections that stop them.
Your impact doesnt end with detections. This team is also responsible for driving product innovation: identifying gaps in how cloud environments are secured, finding new ways to close those gaps, and partnering with engineering, product and marketing to take those ideas from a POC to implementation. Whether its a new detection engine, risk signal, or protection method- your research directly shapes the product.
You'll research the AI attack surface in depth, and push the boundaries of what cloud and AI security can achieve. If you're looking for a role where research leads to real-world defense- and product innovation is part of your day job- this is the team.
Your Impact:
Research and uncover vulnerabilities and abuse paths in cloud services, with a strong focus on AI, identity, and data pipelines
Collaborate with product and engineering to ship detections and logic based on your findings
Research-driven impact - drive innovation from idea to execution: Identify emerging security gaps, build proof-of-concepts, and partner with engineering, product and marketing to translate research into actual product features and detection logic.
Represent the team through public blogs, conferences and research collaborations with cloud vendorsPublish internal or external research and represent the team at industry events or blogs.
Lead the discovery of novel attack vectors- e.g., cross-tenant access, NHI abuse, RAG poisoning, privilege escalation.

we are looking for an experienced Application Security Architect to join our Cybersecurity team. In this role, you will be instrumental in building and advancing our companys application security programs. Working closely with talented engineers, product managers, and platform teams, youll play a key role in ensuring the security of our software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Youll provide security services including secure coding practices, architecture reviews, awareness and training initiatives, and tool implementation. From threat modeling to secure development education, your contributions will directly impact the safety and resilience of our companys products.
What am I going to do?
Lead Secure SDLC Initiatives: Drive security throughout the software development lifecycle (S-SDLC), including threat modeling, risk assessments, and mitigation planning for new and existing applications.
Embed Secure Design Practices: Guide development teams on implementing secure architectural patterns, design principles, and coding standards, with emphasis on OWASP and industry best practices.
Security Tooling Strategy: Define and manage the integration of Static (SAST), Dynamic (DAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tools into our companys CI/CD pipelines, ensuring scalable, platform-agnostic coverage and effective vulnerability management.
Security Testing & Remediation: Perform and oversee application security testing, ensuring timely remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
Develop Security Standards: Create and maintain secure coding standards, best practices, and development guidance tailored to our companys tech stacks.
Code Reviews: Conduct in-depth manual and automated security code reviews for critical components, offering practical and constructive feedback to engineering teams.
API & Mobile App Security: Design and assess security for APIs and mobile applications, ensuring robust authentication, authorization, and data protection in line with industry standards.
Third-Party Risk Management: Evaluate the security posture of third-party libraries, components, and services integrated into our company's applications.
Cloud Security Collaboration: Partner with Cloud Security Architects to ensure secure application deployment in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP), offering expert advice on cloud-native security practices.
Team Enablement & Education: Mentor development teams on emerging threats, secure coding techniques, and security-first development approaches.
Bug Bounty Program Leadership: Manage and evolve our companys bug bounty program, working with researchers and internal teams to resolve findings efficiently.

driving and leading the next generation networks with our solution. Founded to solve the data explosion challenge, our cutting-edge technology and solution have created a paradigm shift in the economy of networks. Through smart and high-performance bit processing on merchant silicon and commodity hardware, we enable new revenue opportunities and sustainable growth for our customers, even as Internet usage explodes. Our system is a cornerstone of this mission, and we are looking for a talented developer to take it to the next level.

About the Role
We are looking for a hands-on and experienced Application Security Team Leader to drive our product and infrastructure security strategy and execution.
You will lead a team responsible for integrating security into our development workflows, managing vulnerabilities, and securing our use of open source and third-party components. This role requires both strong technical skills and the ability to lead and collaborate across multiple engineering functions.

Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Strategy
Build and lead the Application Security team, setting goals and ensuring successful delivery of security initiatives.
Define and drive the application security roadmap in collaboration with R&D, DevOps, and Product.
CI/CD Security Tool Integration
Oversee integration and maintenance of SAST, SCA, and DAST tools in CI/CD pipelines.
Ensure security checks are automated and embedded early in the development lifecycle.
Open Source & Package Mapping
Guide the team in mapping and maintaining an inventory of open source and third-party components across the product.
Identify critical dependencies and oversee continuous monitoring and hardening efforts.
Vulnerability Detection, Tracking & Reporting
Lead monitoring for CVEs affecting the OS, kernel, standard packages, and containers.
Ensure vulnerabilities are documented, tracked, and addressed through coordinated patching and remediation.
Communicate risks and progress to stakeholders via clear, actionable reports.
Risk Mitigation & Component Hygiene
Oversee efforts to identify and replace outdated or redundant software components.
Ensure timely updates of third-party packages to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Promote secure software component usage and lifecycle management across teams.

Conduct penetration testing on applications and network environments to identify vulnerabilities and security gaps.
Develop and document testing plans and penetration test reports with clear findings and recommendations.
Perform reconnaissance and network surveys to assess target environments.
Research security tools, exploits, and emerging threats, contributing to blogs and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Analyze vulnerabilities, exploit weaknesses, and escalate access where applicable.
Assist in malware analysis and breach investigations to support incident response efforts.
Stay up to date with the latest attack techniques, tools, countermeasures, and technologies.
Mentor new team members and contribute to the development of tools, templates, and methodologies for penetration testing.

The CSO Security team is looking for a Senior Application Security Researcher. In this role, you will perform vulnerability research, assess existing architectures, and build and run tools to secure the application landscape at scale. You will work closely with R&D and DevOps teams and be the focal point for identifying and solving complex security challenges. This is a hands-on, development-focused role with the goal of ensuring our products adhere to the stringent security requirements of our thousands of customers.
As a Senior Application Security Researcher you will
Continuously assess and challenge our overall security posture to ensure optimal and up-to-date platform security in our products and systems
Evaluate architecture, design, and code to ensure they are free from potential vulnerabilities and security risks
Train and mentor developers about security frameworks, testing, vulnerabilities, and best practices to ensure code compliance
Evaluate new technologies and standards in the application security domain
Plan and lead cross-company efforts with the R&D that will improve JFrogs security posture.