Principal Security Researcher
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About the role:
Forter is looking for a talented and creative Principal Security Researcher with experience conducting low and high level research on Browsers to join our Cyber R&D.
Our Javascript SDK runs on 100M users worldwide everyday. It collects advanced and unique digital intelligence data points that help Forter catch the bad guys. It is highly performant and maintains strict privacy standards running on a very broad device and browser landscape.
Data points created by SDK feed our rich data aggregation and enrichment systems allowing for extremely high and accurate decision making. Very high scale data streams produced by the SDK are handled by servers which are also written and maintained by our team and youll take part in owning those systems too.
What youll be doing:
Lead browser and web research initiatives setting direction and driving innovation across the team.
Design and build advanced data collection features in our SDK - ensuring performance resilience and privacy at scale.
- Take ownership of the entire data flow process - from concept to implementation.
Collaborate with Engineering Analytics and Product teams to turn research into business value.
Act as a technical authority on browser technologies - mentoring others and shaping long-term strategy.
Ensure our SDK remains safe stable and effective across 100M users staying ahead of browser and web standards.
What youll need:
- 7 Years of proven hands-on work research or development experience with modern technologies or frameworks.
- Proven track record in applied technical research experimentation or in-depth technology analysis
- Understanding of Cloud services AWS Kubernetes.
- Experience working in large-scale production environments with real users.
- Strong grasp of Computer Systems fundamentals: OS Networking Security.
- Basic data querying and analysis skills (SQL Spark - Advantage).
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- A go-to person mindset someone others rely on for support and solutions.
- Curiosity and a passion for solving complex problems.
- Creative thinking and a fresh approach to challenges.
- A team-oriented mindset and love for collaboration.
It would be cool if you have:
- Deep and broad knowledge of all things Web - JavaScript HTTP TLS DNS and browser internals (performance security APIs/features).
- Hands-on experience with Web and browser research.
- Familiarity with AdBlockers (on either side of the fence).
- Experience working with non-mainstream browser APIs such as WebRTC WebGL/WebGPU WebAudio PaymentRequest WebAuthn and others.
About us:
Digital commerce is built on trust. At every point along the eCommerce journey businesses must make a critical decision: Can I trust this customer Answering this simple question accurately and instantly is powerfulit can accelerate revenue growth and strengthen a companys connection with its customers. How do we do it Forter was founded on the insight that its not about what is being purchased nor where but who is behind the interaction.
The Forter Decision Engine finds patterns across more than one billion identities in our dataset. We isolate fraudsters and protect customersensuring everyone gets the experience they deserve. Given that trust is central to how we operate Forter is very much driven by a defined set of values. We attract remarkable talent and have retention and engagement levels that are well above benchmarks. Were meticulous about strengthening our culture as we grow and ensuring this is an environment where people can have outsized impact.
Trust is backed by data Forter is a recipient of over 10 workplace and innovation awards including:
- Great Place to Work Certification (2024)
- Fortunes Best Workplaces in NYC (and 2024)
- Forbes Cloud 100 (and 2024)
- #3 on Fast Companys list of Most Innovative Finance Companies (2022)
- Anti-Fraud Solution of the Year at the Payments Awards (2024)
- SAP Pinnacle Awards New Partner Application Award (2023)
- Fintech Breakthrough Awards Best Fraud Prevention Platform (2023)
Life as a Forterian:
We are a team of over 600 Forterians spread across 3 different continents. Since 2013 weve raised $525 million from investors such as Tiger Global Bessemer Sequoia Capital March Capital and Salesforce Ventures. Were on a mission to bring trust to global digital commerce so that companies like Adobe ASOS eBay Instacart Priceline and Nordstrom can block fraud drive revenue and improve customer experience.
At Forter we believe unique people create unique ideas and valuable experience comes in many forms. So even if your background doesnt match everything we have listed in the job description we still encourage you to apply and tell us why your skills and values could be an asset to us. By welcoming different perspectives we grow together as humans and as a company.
Forter is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that will consider all qualified applicants regardless of race color religion gender sexual orientation marital status gender identity or expression national origin genetics age disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please email us at. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full Time
