Malware Researcher (Remote)

ABOUT US

Cracken 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 DO

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

REQUIRED SKILLS

Technical Expertise:

- 5+ years of experience in malware analysis, reverse engineering, or threat research

- Knowledge programming languages (C/C++)

- Understanding of various operating systems internals (Windows, Linux, macOS, etc.), file systems, processes

- Mobile malware analysis experience

- Experience with virtualization and sandboxing environments for dynamic analysis

Security Knowledge:

- Solid understanding of malware techniques: persistence mechanisms, polymorphic malware, C2 communications, evasion tactics

- Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms commonly used by malware

Nice to Have:

- Experience with agentic AI in cybersecurity

- OSINT and dark web research capabilities

WHY CRACKEN?

- 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

WHAT WE OFFER

- 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

- Competitive compensation