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Fingerprint · 4 months ago

Web Browser Researcher

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityMid Level

Fingerprint is a company that empowers developers to combat online fraud through innovative solutions in fraud detection. They are seeking a highly skilled Web Browser Researcher to enhance their core products, focusing on device identification and bot detection, while conducting in-depth research and driving the research lifecycle.

Cyber SecurityFraud DetectionSoftware
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Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth research on innovative techniques for device identification and bot detection in modern web browsers
Explore and analyze existing browser technologies to identify new detection opportunities
Develop research tools to validate hypotheses and enhance detection capabilities
Document and share valuable insights regarding web platform security, automation techniques, and browser mechanics with the team
Take ownership of research initiatives, demonstrating autonomy in ambiguous and evolving environments
Drive the full research lifecycle—from ideation to validation—before handing off implementation to the dedicated engineering team

Qualification

Web securityJavaScriptReverse engineeringBot detection techniquesBrowser internalsGolangAutonomyEnglish communicationPersonal ownershipInitiative

Required

Strong understanding of web platform technologies, web security, and networking fundamentals
Proficiency in JavaScript and familiarity with browser internals
Hands-on experience with reverse engineering JavaScript, including deobfuscation and bot automation techniques
Solid grasp of internet security, privacy mechanisms, and detection evasion strategies
Proven ability to conduct independent, complex research and present findings effectively
High level of personal ownership, autonomy, and initiative
Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)

Preferred

Expertise in bot detection techniques and countering advanced evasion strategies
Proven contributions to Chromium, Firefox, or WebKit bug trackers
Open-source contributions related to web security, bot detection, or browser technologies
Familiarity with backend development, particularly in Golang (Go)

Company

Fingerprint

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The highest accuracy device identity platform for high-scale applications
dateFounded in 2019
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://fingerprint.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$77M
Key Investors
Craft VenturesNexus Venture Partners
2023-10-17Series C· $33M
2021-11-03Series B· $32M
2021-02-11Series A· $8M

Leadership Team

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Dan Pinto
Co-Founder & CEO
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