DataDome

Threat Research Engineer (Client Side)

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1 month ago
Remote, FranceSenior

Responsibilities

  • Challenge bot detection mechanisms through internal red-team testing and build tools to automate the process.
  • Analyze detection modules and customer-site configurations to proactively identify bypasses and misconfigurations.
  • Add browser fingerprint signals to client-side scripts to detect advanced bots.
  • Improve JavaScript security and resilience through obfuscation techniques that prevent reverse engineering.
  • Collaborate with the mobile team to collect SDK signals for mobile bot detection.
  • Research and implement new bot-detection approaches with threat research and cross-functional teams.
  • Share research findings through meetups, conference talks, academic papers, blog posts, and other appropriate channels.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience programming in JavaScript.
  • Strong computer science background.
  • Experience dealing with bots or malware.
  • Strong knowledge of web and network infrastructures.
  • Strong knowledge of web client-side technologies.
  • A hacker mindset and strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Previous experience in a cybersecurity company, WebAssembly experience, and compiler experience are nice to have.

Benefits

  • Remote options are available, with a Paris office near Opera Garnier.
  • Remote employees receive a €500 workspace setup stipend and an SNCF discount card for monthly office visits.
  • Healthcare is provided through Kenko.
  • Employees receive a €100 annual sports or culture allowance and a €200 annual bicycle maintenance allowance for commuting to the office by bike.
  • Professional development includes an internal learning and development platform plus additional training and manager support.
  • The company organizes annual offsites, events, drinks, a winter party, and Lunch & Learns.
  • PTO is based on the employee’s country, with 25 days cited as an example for France.

Tech Stack

AngularAnsibleApache FlinkApache KafkaAWSDockerElasticsearchGoogle Cloud PlatformGrafanaJavaJavaScriptPrometheusScalaScalewaySymfonyTerraform

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