Web Browser Researcher
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.
Job Description
Fingerprint empowers 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).
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
Required 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)
Benefits
- - Work on cutting-edge technology
- - Influence the evolution of core products
- - Environment of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
- - Inclusive work environment
About the company
Identify every visitor. Stop fraud, detect bots, or delight customers. Identify good and bad visitors with industry-leading accuracy - even if they're anonymous.
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