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Senior Reverse Engineer

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Full-time
Senior

About the Role

At Zyte, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Information Technology space, Powering data-driven organizations with ethical, scalable web data extraction.

The GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM®) certification validates a practitioner’s ability to examine the inner workings of malware in the context of forensic investigations, incident response, and Windows system administration. GREM® is designed for technologists who protect their organizations from malicious code, showing that these individuals possess the knowledge and skills to reverse-engineer malicious software (malware) that targets common platforms, such as Microsoft Windows and web browsers.

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Requirements

  • Demonstrate preparedness to analyze and reverse-engineer malicious software that targets the most widely used platforms.
  • Ability to analyze macros and scripts embedded in suspicious Microsoft Office files.
  • Ability to analyze suspicious PDFs and embedded scripts.
  • Ability to analyze suspicious RTF files and embedded shellcode.
  • Identify packed Windows executables and obfuscated malicious JavaScript.
  • Analyze static properties of a suspected malware sample.
  • Identify common API calls used by malware.
  • Apply dynamic analysis techniques to examine a malware sample in a debugger.
  • Analyze .NET programs to understand their capabilities.
  • Identify and bypass common debugger detection and data protection measures.
  • Describe key methods for analyzing malicious software.
  • Analyze common execution flow control mechanisms in assembly language.
  • Overcome misdirecting execution workflow as an anti-analysis technique.
  • Analyze malware functions in assembly language.
  • Demonstrate process for unpacking malware using a debugger.

Benefits

  • Hands-on exam format with performance-based challenges in realistic lab environments.
  • Full-scale lab systems that behave like physical computers.
  • Use of real security tools used by professionals.
  • Access to practice exams to simulate the real exam experience.
  • Training available in a variety of modalities including live training and OnDemand.
  • Opportunity to gain practical work experience.
  • College level courses or self-paced study options available.
  • Receive expert insights and priority access to certifications through GIAC’s Monthly Newsletter.
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Why This Is a Most Loved Workplace® Certified Job

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Systemic Collaboration

We always seek to recognise and validate the talents we already have in-house by announcing new opportunities that are open internally, thus offering opportunities for professional growth. As one of our values is Open by default, we prioritise open and honest communication on both sides, with honest feedback. Our employees know they can communicate openly with their managers. In addition to this we have an L&D program that is constantly reviewed and improved, including courses and workshops that were delivered based on direct feedback we received from the team.

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Positive Vision for the Future

We are Open by default – We believe in open free flowing channels of information for all. We’re open minded and embrace change. We communicate openly and honestly with each other. We encourage a flexible and diverse work environment. We are Team Players – We help each other to do great work. We treat each other with respect, even when we disagree. We work in teams with humility and ambition. We rely on each other and create the best solutions together. We are Customer Centric – We put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We listen to and understand our customer’s needs. We go above & beyond to provide the best solutions for our customers. Making our customers successful is everyone’s job. We are Game Changers – We deliver innovation that matters. We never settle, there is always an opportunity to do better. We challenge our ideas of what’s possible. We’re not afraid to take risks and fail.

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Alignment of Values

Our values are as follows – Open by default, Team Player, Customer Centric and Game Changer. Shane epitomizes and lives these values each day, serving as a living embodiment of Open by Default, fostering a culture of transparency and collaboration. Regularly presenting himself to Zyte to discuss what is going on, and how Zyte is performing and openly discusses any challenges we may be facing. As a dedicated Team Player, he actively engages with all levels of Zyte, fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose. He sets a high bar for our customers, consistently prioritising customer needs, driving innovation and solutions tailored to exceed expectations. And, well, he is the ultimate Game Changer, he is the inspiration behind Zyte’s products and services as CEO and Co-founder. He inspires bold initiatives and strategic shifts, propelling Zyte toward new heights of success. Through his leadership, Shane sets a powerful example, ensuring our values resonate throughout the organization.

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Respect

Zyte is an equal opportunity employer. Its personnel policies are based on principles of equal opportunity for all in relation to recruitment, conditions of employment, training, development, transfer and promotion of employees. Discrimination will not be tolerated. The fact that we are a team of only 240 people yet we span 30 different countries shows that we are a commpnay with many voices. We embrace diversity and we encourage all voices to speak up. Some of our training modules focus on ensureing that people speak up, we encourage our management team to ensure everybody gets to be heard in meetigns and we provide training around this to our managers.

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Killer Outcomes

Our teams collaborate throughout Zyte by leveraging advanced communication technologies and collaborative platforms. Our teams connect seamlessly through video conferencing over Zoom or Google Hangout, messaging platform Slack, and project management software, Teamwork, as well as using Confluence and Jira. These digital platforms enable real-time collaboration, fostering a culture of open communication and idea sharing. Additionally, we promote a collaborative mindset through regular team meetings, workshops, and cross-functional projects, encouraging Zytans to pool their diverse skills and expertise. This collaborative environment not only enhances productivity but also nurtures a sense of unity and shared purpose among our workforce.

What It's Like to Work Here

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handshake Respectful Disagreement & Psychological Safety
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heart People-First Family Values
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Frequently Asked Questions About Working at Zyte

Common questions candidates ask about this role and Zyte's workplace

As a remote-first company for over a decade, we’ve led the way in building powerful, easy to use products that extract, format and deliver high-quality web data. Quickly, dependably and at scale. Today, we have the largest team in the industry with over 100 dedicated developers and extraction experts. We serve over 2,000 companies and 1 million developers worldwide with an array of products, including proxy management, data APIs, data services, and developer tools, plus we are the lead maintainer of Scrapy. The data we provide gives our customers insights for their business. As a result, organizations now make smarter decisions that drive sustainable growth. Our customers are at the core of what we do, and we believe all businesses should have fast and easy access to web data. Our market leading products and services have been built for it: to get you accurate data that puts you ahead, gives you more of an advantage, and brings you up to speed with what you’re missing As an organization that encourages a flexible and diverse work environment we have embraced the benefits of remote work from our very early beginnings. Our diverse global team includes over 240 employees in more than 30 countries working from wherever suits them best. All sharing the same drive, to do more with web data.

This position is listed as remote based on the job location.

Salary information may vary by role and location. Please check the specific job listing or discuss compensation during the interview process.

Zyte is an established organization in its industry. The company is a certified Most Loved Workplace®, highlighting a strong, positive culture and committed workforce.

Key benefit categories include: Work & Flexibility, Growth & Development, Team & Culture, Mission-Driven Work. For this role specifically, benefits include: Hands-on exam format with performance-based challenges in realistic lab environments., Full-scale lab systems that behave like physical computers., Use of real security tools used by professionals., Access to practice exams to simulate the real exam experience., Training available in a variety of modalities including live training and OnDemand., Opportunity to gain practical work experience., College level courses or self-paced study options available., Receive expert insights and priority access to certifications through GIAC’s Monthly Newsletter.. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as Truly Remote-First Connection and Respectful Disagreement & Psychological Safety and Fast-Moving Innovation Culture.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Transparent Leadership & Open Communication and Respect & Psychological Safety in Disagreement.

They score particularly well in the area of Systemic Collaboration. They have earned Most Loved Workplace® certifications including: Global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® and Certified Most Loved Workplaces® 2025.

Zyte currently has 7 open positions. They are hiring across departments like Product Manager, Content writer, Head of Product. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/zyte/jobs.

The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact Zyte's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.

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