Senior Security Researcher (Fraud Protection)

ABOUT THE ROLE:
This is not a typical threat research role. You will be on the front lines, directly protecting business and millions of users from financial losses. Your findings will be turned into live defence mechanisms. You will have a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to shape our fraud detection technologies. If you are driven by direct, tangible impact and want to solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment, this role is for you.

TASKS TO SOLVE:

• Reverse engineering of fraudware and banking malware with a focus on how techniques are implemented
• Hunt for threats and develop detection rules
• Create and maintain dedicated environments to reproduce attack chains and test our defense mechanism
• Act as a subject matter expert, consulting on malware and fraudware capabilities and technologies
• Contribute to the improvement of our internal analysis tools. 
• Document and share findings through internal platforms and external resources
• Collaborate with other teams on joint investigations

APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent
• 3 – 5 years of proven experience in reverse engineering with a primary focus on Android and Windows
• Hands-on experience with Android hooking frameworks (e.g., Frida, Xposed)
• Scripting skills for automating analysis tasks (e.g., Python).
• Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain.
• Ability to write well-structured technical reports and communicate findings clearly.
• Proficiency in technical English
• Passion to prevent fraud

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WHAT ELSE WE APPRECIATE IN OUR TEAM: 

• Ability to work within APAC time zone
• Proficiency in reading technical Chinese
• Experience in reverse engineering iOS or web (JavaScript) applications
• Knowledge of operating systems
• Knowledge of web-browser internals 
• Experience in an anti-fraud or application security role
• Experience in data analysis                                                                

WHY CHOOSE GROUP-IB  

• Your happiness is important to us. We want every single team member to be happy.
• Continuing professional development. At Group-IB, you can choose from various paths to growth: progress as an expert, advance to a management position, try your hand in another department, relocate abroad, or launch a new business area at Group-IB.
• A team with extensive international expertise. Do you have experience but are looking for exciting challenges? By choosing us, you will be choosing complex tasks and continuously improving your skills in a fast-growing international company.
• Globally recognized technologies. Group-IB’s members are located in 25 countries and our products and services are sold in 60 countries. What’s more, Gartner, IDC, and Forrester have ranked our technologies among the best in their class. We work with over 450 international partners and about 500 clients.
• A culture created by each of us. Group-IB’s employees speak many different languages and understand one another. We respect each other’s beliefs, share common values, and strive toward the happiness of every employee.
• Economic stability. Group-IB’s sustainable growth helps rapidly develop careers that would take years to progress as far as most other companies.

 
WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW

• Flexible schedule. Group-IB does not have fixed working hours. You choose your own schedule. We adhere to the principle advocated by Steve Jobs: “We have to work not 12 hours, and head.”
• Health. If anything goes wrong, don’t worry — we offer health insurance.
• Certificates and training courses. Group-IB specialists hold over 1,000 professional certificates, including CEH, CISSP, OSCP, GIAC, MCFE, BSI, as well as some rare ones that would be a source of pride for experts in forensics, penetration testing, and reverse engineering worldwide. We have an incentive program that helps employees achieve certifications at the company’s expense.
• Challenges. A wide selection of GIB programs helps you improve soft skills, gain new competencies, and receive monetary rewards.
• The initiative is rewarded. At Group-IB, you can bring your most daring ideas to life. The company encourages technical blogging, writing articles, building sports teams, and other creative activities.