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Fingerprintempowers 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 $77Mand are backed by Craft Ventures (previously invested inTesla,Facebook,Airbnb), Nexus Venture Partners (previously invested in Postman, Apollo.io, MinIO, Druva)and Uncorrelated Ventures (previously invested inRedis,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.
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and inquisitive Web Browser Researcher to enhance the accuracy and stability of Fingerprint’s core products, including device identification and bot detection. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about JavaScript, Web APIs, and web security concepts, with a strong background in reverse engineering and browser automation.
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.
Must-Have Skills:
- 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 Qualifications:
- 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).
Our Tech Stack:
- Frontend: TypeScript
- Backend: Golang
- Infrastructure: AWS (Elastic Beanstalk, DynamoDB)
As a Web Browser Researcher at Fingerprint, you will work on cutting-edge technology, directly influencing the evolution of our core products. We foster an environment of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, and we’re eager to welcome a dynamic and self-motivated researcher to our team.
If you’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of web platform research, we encourage you to apply today!
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.
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