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At our company, we redefine cyber defense vision by combining AI and human expertise to create products that protect nations and critical infrastructure. This is more than a job; its a Dream job. we are where we tackle real-world challenges, redefine AI and security, and make the digital world safer. Lets build something extraordinary together.
our company's AI cybersecurity platform applies a new, out-of-the-ordinary, multi-layered approach, covering endless and evolving security challenges across the entire infrastructure of the most critical and sensitive networks. Central to our our company's proprietary Cyber Language Models are innovative technologies that provide contextual intelligence for the future of cybersecurity.
At our company, our talented team, driven by passion, expertise, and innovative minds, inspires us daily. We are not just dreamers, we are dream-makers.
The Dream Job
As a Senior Malware Researcher, you will analyze and reverse engineer malware and tooling used by advanced threat actors, particularly those targeting governments and critical infrastructure. You will apply deep expertise in binary and script analysis to uncover capabilities, configurations, and C2 infrastructure for threat actor attribution and mitigations.
Your work will power our companys malware catalog, strengthen our understanding of threat actors technical capabilities, and directly support the development of next-generation AI-driven "artificial cyber researchers".
The Responsibilities
Perform in-depth static and dynamic analysis of malware, implants, loaders, and related tooling used by APTs and other sophisticated adversaries.
Reverse engineer binaries and scripts (e.g., PE, ELF, .NET, PowerShell, JavaScript/VBA) to determine capabilities, execution flow, persistence mechanisms, and evasion techniques.
Extract and document configuration data and C2 information, and map these to campaigns, infrastructure, and threat actors in collaboration with CTI researchers.
Develop and maintain detection and hunting artifacts such as YARA rules, VT LiveHunt queries, CAPA rules, and sandbox behavior signatures.
Work closely with CyberAI researchers on the development of next-generation artificial cyber researchers and AI-driven analysis capabilities.

As a Malware Researcher, you will analyze and reverse engineer malware and tooling used by advanced threat actors, particularly those targeting governments and critical infrastructure. You will apply deep expertise in binary and script analysis to uncover capabilities, configurations, and C2 infrastructure for threat actor attribution and mitigations.
Your work will power our companys malware catalog, strengthen our understanding of threat actors technical capabilities, and directly support the development of next-generation AI-driven "artificial cyber researchers".
The Responsibilities
Perform in-depth static and dynamic analysis of malware, implants, loaders, and related tooling used by APTs and other sophisticated adversaries.
Reverse engineer binaries and scripts (e.g., PE, ELF, .NET, PowerShell, JavaScript/VBA) to determine capabilities, execution flow, persistence mechanisms, and evasion techniques.
Extract and document configuration data and C2 information, and map these to campaigns, infrastructure, and threat actors in collaboration with CTI researchers.
Develop and maintain detection and hunting artifacts such as YARA rules, VT LiveHunt queries, CAPA rules, and sandbox behavior signatures.
Work closely with CyberAI researchers on the development of next-generation artificial cyber researchers and AI-driven analysis capabilities.

We are backed by top-tier global investors, including Sequoia Capital, Ribbit Capital, and Cyberstarts-firms known for supporting the most innovative and influential companies in technology and cybersecurity.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Tracking and evaluating crypto-focused cybercriminals, including the tools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by attackers, their motivations, and industry-wide trends.
Producing and presenting intelligence reports on relevant threat groups and campaigns, detailing methodologies and the motivations driving the activities.
Conducting research into both on-chain and off-chain crypto attack vectors, identifying attacker interests, and uncovering root causes behind incidents.
Assisting in the development of prevention strategies and detection mechanisms to mitigate future attacks.
Collecting and managing information from diverse sources such as social media platforms, messaging apps, forums, the dark web, news feeds, and other open and covert channels.
Utilizing advanced tools and investigative techniques, including OSINT and HUMINT methodologies, to generate accurate and relevant intelligence.
Communicating with customers regarding potential risks and threats, as well as working closely with Customer Success, Marketing, and Sales teams.

Were looking for a top-notch Threat Detection Researcher to join our team and spread our power. In this role, you will further develop the Runtime Sensor as part of our threat research team.
WHAT YOULL DO
Develop detections and tools to protect customers from cloud threats
Investigate attacks on cloud environments and malware targeting cloud workloads
Hunt and analyze real-world attacks and emerging cloud threats
Collaborate closely with the R&D team to transform research insights into product features
Work with customers in response to requests related to suspicious activity or potential incidents
Create best practices and security policies based on research findings
Deliver external-facing content (blog posts and talks at security conferences) based on security insights and novel research.

We are looking for a strategic leader to evolve our Threat team into a comprehensive
Deep Research Group
. As the Head of Research, you will lead innovation across AI Security, Threat Intelligence, and our company Intelligence, transforming raw research into core platform differentiators. This is a pivotal leadership position responsible for delivering high-signal content and product-impacting discoveries that will directly influence our expansion into the enterprise market.
What You Will Build
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Deep Research Strategy:
You will oversee the creation of next-generation security modules derived from our companys unique runtime data, transforming raw telemetry into actionable defense mechanisms and automated workflows
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Premium Intelligence:
You will drive the development of unique intellectual property and detection capabilities that allow us to launch differentiated, premium service offerings.
● Market Impact:
Your group's research will serve as a growth engine, powering our PR, community credibility, and enterprise readiness for high-stakes environments.
Responsibilities
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Organizational Leadership:
Lead, mentor, and scale a diverse group, including the Threat Research Team, Offensive Research Team, AI Research & Innovation Team, and OSINT/Vulnerability squads
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Strategic Delivery:
Oversee the lifecycle of major research initiatives, from initial discovery to full productization, ensuring deep technical findings are translated into user-facing value.
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Proactive Hunting:
Drive a proactive hunting strategy, utilizing external scanning and internal signals to uncover emerging campaigns and validate novel threats before they become widespread.
● Cross-Functional AI Integration:
Collaborate with the AI Lead and Engineering to integrate proprietary intel into our detection models and strengthen our AI-driven security architecture.

Were looking for driven and talented people like you to join our team and our mission to change the future of cloud security. Ready to dive in and swim with our pod?
About the role
As the Head of Research, you will lead our threat-research, security-innovation, and vulnerability-discovery efforts. You will define the strategy for how we uncover threats, identify novel attack vectors, influence product direction, and contribute thought leadership to the cybersecurity community. You will manage and grow a team of world-class researchers, work closely with product, engineering and go-to-market teams, and ensure our research remains cutting-edge, rigorous and impactful. This role emphasizes strong people leadership and cross-functional execution, alongside technical depth and hands-on research judgment.
What youll do
Develop, own and evolve the research strategy by defining high value focus areas (for example misconfigurations, identity threats, workload vulnerabilities, and emerging attack techniques), and ensure alignment with our product roadmap and business objectives.
Lead, coach, and mentor a multidisciplinary research team (researchers, threat analysts, and engineers).
Build a healthy, high-performing org, including hiring, onboarding, and performance management.
Partner closely with product and engineering leadership to turn research insights into concrete roadmap items, detection logic, and customer value.
Drive discovery of new vulnerabilities, attack techniques, or adversary behaviors across cloud and modern infrastructure environments (for example containers, serverless, data stores, IAM).
Define metrics for research impact (for example vulnerabilities discovered, time to validate and operationalize new findings, research-driven product improvements, external reach).
Establish and maintain external partnerships (industry peers, academic groups, independent researchers) to expand our capabilities and pipeline.
Publish and present research findings (blog posts, white papers, conference talks).
Lead vulnerability disclosure and responsible communications.
Ensure the research function has the right infrastructure and processes (tooling, sandboxes, repeatable experimentation, documentation standards).
Stay current with the threat landscape, emerging technologies, attacker tradecraft, and relevant compliance or regulatory shifts.

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 our 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

Shape the Future of Cybersecurity with Us Are you driven by deep curiosity, bold innovation, and the desire to transform cutting-edge AI research into real-world cybersecurity impact? Join Cynet, an established yet rapidly growing cybersecurity startup, where you’ll help build next-generation AI-powered security products from the ground up. You’ll be part of a small, elite, cross-disciplinary team working closely with security researchers, R&D engineers, data engineers, and product leaders.
Here, you’re not just joining a company, you’re stepping into a place where you can envision, build, and deploy foundational AI technologies that protect organizations worldwide. You will have the rare opportunity to drive innovation end-to-end, shape our future technology, and create AI systems that make a real difference in defending against modern cyber threats.
This is a role for someone who wants to put their soul into their craft, someone hungry to learn fast, experiment boldly, and turn ambitious ideas into production-ready AI solutions.

What will you do:

* Drive innovation by combining deep security research with modern AI techniques to build impactful, customer-facing security capabilities.
* Build and refine intelligent generative AI agents that drive automated cybersecurity reasoning, investigation workflows, and threat analysis.
* Extend and enhance our next-generation AI antivirus engine by designing new feature representations, building file parsers, and developing ML models end-to-end.
* Engineer and implement core parser and model components in C++ and Python to seamlessly integrate into the Cynet Endpoint Agent and platform infrastructure.
* Use Cynet’s ML experimentation pipelines to run experiments, optimize performance, and deliver production-ready detection models.
* Serve as the cybersecurity expert within the Data Science team, guiding threat modeling, malware understanding, and security-driven AI design decisions.

About Us:
Cynet is a leader in threat detection and response, designed to simplify security for organizations of all sizes. Our mission is to empower lean security teams and their partners with an AI-powered, unified platform that autonomously detects, protects, and responds to threats - backed by 24×7 security experts. With a Partner First mindset , we focus on helping customers and partners stay protected, operate confidently, and achieve their goals. Our vision is to give every organization true cybersecurity peace of mind, providing fast, accurate protection without the noise or complexity.

We are 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 our 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.

We're looking for a Threat Detection Researcher to join the Threat Research team and spread our power. In this role, you will further develop the Cloud-native Threat Detection domain.
WHAT YOULL DO
Design behavioral baselines for complex cloud environments using diverse signals, and develop high-fidelity detections based on those baselines.
Expand our detection engine with novel and high-impact telemetry sources, pushing the boundaries of what can be detected in modern cloud environments.
Conduct deep technical research into complex cloud services to uncover novel attack vectors.
Investigate real-world attacks across cloud environments, identity providers (IDPs), and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) platforms.
Hunt and analyze emerging threats and active campaigns targeting cloud ecosystems.