crackenagi - Malware Researcher (Remote)
Requirements
• Technical Expertise: At least 5 years of experience in malware analysis, reverse engineering, or threat research. Knowledge programming languages such as C/C++ is required. Understanding various operating systems internals including Windows, Linux, macOS and file systems along with processes knowledge are needed. Experience with mobile malware analysis preferred but not mandatory. Familiarity with virtualization and sandboxing environments for dynamic analysis expected. • Security Knowledge: Solid understanding of common malware techniques such as persistence mechanisms, polymorphic malware, C2 communications, evasion tactics is required along with knowledge about cryptographic algorithms commonly used by malware. Experience in OSINT and dark web research capabilities would be an advantage but not a requirement (Nice to Have). • Must-Haves: None explicitly stated beyond the technical expertise and security knowledge requirements listed above, which are mandatory qualifications for this role.
Responsibilities
• Malware Research & Analysis: • Perform static and dynamic analysis of malware samples ranging from commodity threats to sophisticated APT campaigns • Conduct reverse engineering of malicious binaries, scripts, and documents using industry-standard tools • Research emerging malware families, attack techniques, and evasion mechanisms (including polymorphic malware) • Track threat actor TTPs and map findings to frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK • Detection & Automation: • Build AI-based automation tools and pipelines for large-scale malware processing and analysis • AI Integration & Research: • Collaborate with AI engineers to integrate malware intelligence into Cracken's agentic framework • Help develop automated malware analysis capabilities within our AI Agent • Intelligence Production: • Produce comprehensive technical reports and threat assessments • Be active in the offensive AI community, sharing insights and staying ahead of adversarial techniques • Present findings to internal stakeholders and contribute to product development • Monitor threat landscape trends and provide strategic threat intelligence insights
Benefits
• Real-world impact: Our technology is validated in nation-state operations and grounded in hands-on internal research • Team with a mission: Ukrainian-heavy international team of PhDs, professors, and top-tier industry veterans, driven by intrinsic motivation shaped by real-world adversity • Adaptive roles: We shape roles around exceptional talent — your ownership and drive will define your path • Perfect timing: Operating at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems, Cracken is uniquely positioned to win against sophisticated adversaries • Ownership over a core cybersecurity product • Direct collaboration with founders and elite cyber operators • High autonomy and real impact on product direction • Fully remote & flexible work setup
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