Threat Research Engineer (Client Side)
Core
Develop and improve client-side bot detection mechanisms, including browser fingerprinting and JavaScript obfuscation, to challenge and enhance the company's real-time fraud prevention capabilities.
Role type
Senior IC Threat Research Engineer (Client Side)
Builds
Client-side detection scripts, SDKs for mobile, and automated red teaming tools for bot detection.
Domain
Cybersecurity / Bot Management / Web Security
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
JavaScript programming, browser fingerprinting, JavaScript obfuscation, web client technologies, network infrastructure, malware analysis, red teaming, tool automation
Preferred skills
WebAssembly, compilers, cyber security industry experience
Responsibilities
Create tools to automate internal bot detection red teaming; analyze modules and customer configurations to detect bypasses proactively; add new signals to client-side scripts for browser fingerprinting; implement obfuscation techniques to prevent reverse engineering; collaborate with mobile teams to improve SDK detection; share research results via conferences, papers, or blogs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC