Web Browser Researcher (Bot Detection)

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Hiring Remotely in USA
Remote
Mid level
Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Our mission is to empower engineering teams to build safe and seamless online services.
The Role
Research and develop methods to detect sophisticated bots through reverse engineering, creating research tools, and owning the full R&D lifecycle.
Summary Generated by Built In

Fingerprint empowers developers to stop online fraud at the source.

We work on turning radical new ideas in the fraud detection space into reality. Our products are developer-focused and our clients range from solo developers to publicly traded companies. We are a globally dispersed, 100% remote company with a strong open-source focus. Our flagship open-source project is FingerprintJS (20K stars on GitHub).

We have raised $77M and are backed by Craft Ventures (previously invested in Tesla, Facebook, Airbnb ), Nexus Venture Partners (previously invested in Postman, Apollo.io, MinIO, Druva) and Uncorrelated Ventures (previously invested in Redis, Rollbar & Gradle).

We have noticed a rise in recruiting impersonations across the industry, where scammers attempt to access candidates' personal and financial information through fake interviews and offers. All Fingerprint recruiting email communications will always come from the @fingerprint.com domain. Any outreach claiming to be from Fingerprint via other sources should be ignored.





We are seeking a Web Security Researcher to advance our capabilities in detecting sophisticated bots. This role is ideal for a security-minded researcher interested in reverse-engineering existing technologies, identifying anomalies, and developing research tools to validate new detection hypotheses.

Once a concept is established, you will be responsible for efficiently and securely implementing it before it reaches production. This means you will lead the entire R&D cycle, from concept to release.

Responsibilities

  • Research and develop methods to detect sophisticated bots through reverse engineering and anomaly detection.
  • Create research tools to validate hypotheses and improve bot detection techniques.
  • Own the full research lifecycle—from ideation to implementation in production.

Must-Have Skills

  • Ability to conduct complex and effective research.
  • Strong understanding of web browsers and automation techniques.
  • Experience with TypeScript or JavaScript.
  • Hands-on experience with reverse engineering.
  • Solid understanding of internet security and privacy mechanisms.
  • High level of personal ownership and autonomy, with experience working in environments with undefined requirements.
  • Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in bot detection techniques.
  • Hands-on experience bypassing advanced bot detection systems.
  • Contributions to open-source projects.

Our Tech Stack

  • Frontend: TypeScript
  • Backend: Golang
  • Infrastructure: AWS (Elastic Beanstalk, DynamoDB, SQS)


Compensation:

160 - 190k For cash compensation, we set standard ranges for all US based roles based on function, level and geographic location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. In order to be compliant with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

We have noticed a rise in recruiting impersonations across the industry, where scammers attempt to access candidates' personal and financial information through fake interviews and offers. All Fingerprint recruiting email communications will always come from the @fingerprint.com domain. Any outreach claiming to be from Fingerprint via other sources should be ignored.

Offers vary depending on, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, certifications/licenses, skills, training, and market conditions. 

Due to regulatory and security reasons, there’s a small number of countries where we cannot have Fingerprint teammates based. Additionally, because Fingerprint is an all-remote company and people can join our workforce from almost any country, we do not sponsor visas. Fingerprint teammates need to be authorized to work from their home location.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment for everyone. We embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to our workplace. Fingerprint strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront in helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace. We highly encourage people from underrepresented groups in tech to apply.

If you are applying as a resident of California, please read our CCPA notice here

If you are applying as a resident of the EU, please read our GDPR notice here

Top Skills

AWS
DynamoDB
Elastic Beanstalk
Go
JavaScript
Sqs
Typescript
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The Company
HQ: Chicago, Illinois
115 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2019

What We Do

Fingerprint empowers developers to stop online fraud at the source.

We work on turning radical new ideas in the fraud detection space into reality. Our products are developer-focused and our clients range from solo developers to publicly traded companies. Some of our customers include Coinbase, Booking.com, Yahoo, and eBay just to name a few.

We are a globally dispersed, 100% remote company with a strong open-source focus. Our flagship open source project is FingerprintJS (16K stars on GitHub).

We have raised $77M and are backed by Craft Ventures (previously invested in Tesla, Facebook, Airbnb), Nexus VP (previously invested in Postman & Hasura), and Uncorrelated Ventures (previously invested in Redis, Rollbar & Gradle).

Why Work With Us

Fingerprint offers innovation in a global remote team, a nurturing culture of growth, work-life balance, and impactful projects. Come be part of our exciting journey!

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