Research Engineer (API Research)

Cato Networks

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Tel Aviv District, Israel Until 9/7/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 9, 2026 Last posted July 9, 2026
Job description

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 

 

About this role

Summary

Analyze APIs, develop integrations, contribute to security products, utilize data and automate work.

Job title

Research Engineer (API Research)

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Tel Aviv District, Israel, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

networking architectureOSI modelHTTPPythonAI coding assistanceSQLREST APIs

Preferred skills

APIscloudbig data toolsFiddlerPostman

Specializations

API analysissecuritynetworkingbig-dataAPI integrations
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