Malware Researcher (m/f/n)
eset · Prague · Czechia · On-site
Posted Oct 7, 2026
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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
Prague
Additional locations
Bratislava
Time type
Full time