Research Engineer (API Research)

Cato Networks

Tel Aviv, ILonsitePosted Jul 8, 2026
Posting intelligenceActively listed

Skills

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About the role

Welcome to the future of cloud networking and security!

Cato Networks is the first company to converge enterprise networking and security into one centralized and global service that is delivered by cloud. It is led by networking and security pioneer Shlomo Kramer (Check Point, Imperva) and early investor (Palo Alto Networks, Exabeam, Trusteer and more). Cato’s unique technology inspired a brand-new product category, later named “SASE” by Gartner and a market expected to reach $28.5 billion by 2028.

This is your opportunity to get on the rocket ship and join a company that is building a cutting-edge enterprise network and secure cloud platform, and is on a fast track to becoming the worldwide market leader – don’t miss it!

We are looking for proactive, analytical talented people to join the Cato API Security Content team. As a Research Engineer (API Content), you will analyze APIs, design API integrations, and more.

You will add content to Cato’s security and network products, such as SSPM, XDR, CASB, DEM, DLP, etc.

Joining Cato is an excellent opportunity for network security enthusiasts who are passionate about the future of Networking and Security

Responsibilities:

Analyze cloud application APIs and develop products interacting with such APIs

Contribute to various Cato products: SSPM, DEM, XDR, CASB …

Suggest and conduct new research vectors

Utilize Cato’s Data Warehouse with big-data technologies to support your work

Automate your work to improve efficiency

Requirements:

3+ years of hands-on experience in the cyber/security/network industry

Knowledge of networking architecture, OSI model, and protocols – a must

Understanding of the HTTP protocol – a must

Experience working with Rest APIs - advantage

Hands-On experience with HTTP development and analysis tools such as Browser DevTools, Postman and Fiddler – advantage

Experience with at least one scripting language such as Python – a must

Experience with AI coding assistance - a must

Experience with SQL or data analysis tools (Kibana, Elastic,etc) – a must

Researcher mindset: define a thesis and validate it based on in-depth analysis and technical facts, with the ability to well-define and solve complex problems

Excellent English and communication skills

Team player, responsible, critical thinker and well-organized

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