About this Malware Researcher (m/f/n) role at ESET
ESET · Onsite · Prague
Summary
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.Job description
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.
What You'll Do:
- Monitor the broad scale of eCrime threats with focus on ransomware
- Connect findings to broader malicious campaigns and infrastructure
- Reverse engineer (m/f/n) newly discovered malware samples
- 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:
- Familiarity with malware analysis and tracking tools (IDA Pro, Kibana, YARA, etc.)
- Solid grasp of the eCrime threat landscape and current trends
- Solid written and spoken English
- Passion for understanding and fighting cybercriminal operations
No Degree? No Problem.
We care more about your skills, curiosity, and ability to understand how software works than your diplomas.
Basic wage component for Bratislava location (brutto): from 2300 EUR
* The final basic wage component can be increased accordingly to individual skills and experience of the selected candidate.
* Performance bonus 2 times per year up to 10% of the basic salary paid for the evaluation period(usually 6 months).
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Benefits
Health & well-being
- EAP
- Pension saving
- Extra vacation days
- Sick day
- Leasure time allowance
- Language courses
Family
- Marriage allowance
- Childbirth allowance
- Health day
- Family day
- Maternity allowance
Office
- Refreshments in the office (fruits, soft drinks)
- Meal voucher
- Chill out zone
- Christmas party
- Transport allowance
Other
- Loyalty program
- Christmas present
- Teambuilding
- St. Nicholas presents
- Referral program
Primary location
PragueAdditional locations
BratislavaTime type
Full time
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