Malware Engineer Specialist

Gratitude Philippines; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 HMO

Life Insurance

Performance Bonus

Upskilling

Job summary

Gratitude Philippines is seeking experienced Malware Engineers to join the team in Manila. You will analyze and reverse engineer malware, perform advanced static and dynamic analysis, and feed actionable threat intelligence to improve defenses.

You will support incident response investigations, collaborate across SOC/DFIR and Threat Intelligence, and help develop IOCs and detection rules while mentoring peers and guiding stakeholders on security improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Malware Analysis, Malware Engineering, or Reverse Engineering.
• Strong understanding of malware behavior and threat actor methodologies.
• Familiarity with Windows/Linux internals and operating systems.
• Hands-on experience with industry tools to analyze and debug malware.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and reverse engineer malware to understand threat behavior and impact
• Perform static and dynamic malware analysis and develop actionable threat intelligence
• Support incident response investigations involving malware-related incidents
• Collaborate with SOC, DFIR, and Threat Intelligence teams to improve detection and response capabilities
• Develop and maintain detection rules, signatures, and indicators of compromise (IOCs)
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing within the team
• Partner with stakeholders to strengthen cybersecurity defenses and response strategies

Skills

Malware Analysis

Reverse Engineering

Incident Response

Threat Intelligence

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

x64dbg

OllyDbg

Malware Sandbox

Job description

Role Overview

We're looking for experienced Malware Engineers who are passionate about malware analysis, reverse engineering, incident response, and threat hunting.

What You'll Do

• Analyze and reverse engineer malware to understand threat behavior and impact
• Perform static and dynamic malware analysis and develop actionable threat intelligence
• Support incident response investigations involving malware-related incidents
• Collaborate with SOC, DFIR, and Threat Intelligence teams to improve detection and response capabilities
• Develop and maintain detection rules, signatures, and indicators of compromise (IOCs)
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing within the team
• Partner with stakeholders to strengthen cybersecurity defenses and response strategies

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in Malware Analysis, Malware Engineering, or Reverse Engineering – required
• Strong understanding of malware behavior, attack techniques, and threat actor methodologies
• Knowledge of Windows/Linux internals and operating systems
• Hands-on experience with tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, x64dbg, OllyDbg, or malware sandbox environments
• Familiarity with networking, security principles, threat analysis, and incident response
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate technical findings clearly

Work Setup

• Amenable to shifting schedules
• Willing to work onsite daily at Uptown BGC

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary package
• Performance bonus and 13th Month Pay
• Day 1 HMO and Life Insurance coverage
• Flexible working arrangements*
• Company-sponsored training, upskilling, and certifications
• Expanded maternity and paternity benefits*
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Car and Housing Plan*
• Inclusive and collaborative work culture
• *Terms and conditions apply.

Why Join?

• Lead and mentor a team of malware analysis professionals
• Work on cutting-edge threat intelligence and incident response
• Prime Uptown BGC location
• Comprehensive benefits package from Day 1
• Career growth in cybersecurity and malware engineering