Lead Engineer - Research
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Job Description
Were looking for a Web Security Researcher to drive innovation in bot detection and web security. This role is ideal for a security-focused engineer or researcher with strong reverse engineering skills a passion for anomaly detection and a deep understanding of how the web works under the hood.
Youll lead the full research lifecycle from concept through implementation creating tools and techniques to detect sophisticated bots before they ever reach production. Youll work alongside a world-class team that values autonomy speed and deep technical expertise.
What Youll Do
- Research and prototype advanced methods to detect and prevent sophisticated bots
- Reverse-engineer web automation tools and evasive techniques
- Build internal tools to test hypotheses and validate detection models
- Own the entire R&D cycle: from ideation to secure production-ready implementation
What You Bring
- Proven ability to design and conduct complex security research projects
- Deep understanding of web browsers web automation and client-side evasion techniques
- Hands-on experience with JavaScript/TypeScript
- Strong reverse engineering skills
- Solid grasp of internet security and privacy mechanisms
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity and drive projects independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
Bonus Points For
- Experience developing or bypassing bot detection systems
- Familiarity with bot mitigation strategies at scale
- Contributions to open-source security or reverse engineering tools
Compensation:
160 - 190k For cash compensation we set standard ranges for allUS based roles basedon 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.
Employment Type
Full Time
