About UsCracken is an applied AI lab building world’s first full kill chain proactive cyber platform. Built by cyber warfare-experienced operators and AI researchers Cracken keeps digital infrastructure resilient so businesses and societies operate.We are expanding globally and seeking a talented Malware Researcher to strengthen our threat intelligence capabilities and enhance our AI Agent's understanding of the evolving malware landscape.What You'll DoMalware Research & Analysis:Perform static and dynamic analysis of malware samples ranging from commodity threats to sophisticated APT campaignsConduct reverse engineering of malicious binaries, scripts, and documents using industry-standard toolsResearch emerging malware families, attack techniques, and evasion mechanisms (including polymorphic malware)Track threat actor TTPs and map findings to frameworks like MITRE ATT&CKDetection & Automation:Build AI-based automation tools and pipelines for large-scale malware processing and analysisAI Integration & Research:Collaborate with AI engineers to integrate malware intelligence into Cracken's agentic frameworkHelp develop automated malware analysis capabilities within our AI AgentIntelligence Production:Produce comprehensive technical reports and threat assessmentsBe active in the offensive AI community, sharing insights and staying ahead of adversarial techniquesPresent findings to internal stakeholders and contribute to product developmentMonitor threat landscape trends and provide strategic threat intelligence insightsRequired SkillsTechnical Expertise:5+ years of experience in malware analysis, reverse engineering, or threat researchKnowledge programming languages (C/C++)Understanding of various operating systems internals (Windows, Linux, macOS, etc.), file systems, processesMobile malware analysis experienceExperience with virtualization and sandboxing environments for dynamic analysisSecurity Knowledge:Solid understanding of malware techniques: persistence mechanisms, polymorphic malware, C2 communications, evasion tacticsKnowledge of cryptographic algorithms commonly used by malwareNice to Have:Experience with agentic AI in cybersecurityOSINT and dark web research capabilitiesWhy Cracken?Real-world impact: Our technology is validated in nation-state operations and grounded in hands-on internal researchTeam with a mission: Ukrainian-heavy international team of PhDs, professors, and top-tier industry veterans, driven by intrinsic motivation shaped by real-world adversityAdaptive roles: We shape roles around exceptional talent — your ownership and drive will define your pathPerfect timing: Operating at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems, Cracken is uniquely positioned to win against sophisticated adversariesWhat we offerOwnership over a core cybersecurity productDirect collaboration with founders and elite cyber operatorsHigh autonomy and real impact on product directionFully remote & flexible work setupCompetitive compensation

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