Web Browser Researcher - Remote

Overview

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).

In Short

• 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.

Requirements

• 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, directly influencing the evolution of core products.
• Foster an environment of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to push the boundaries of web platform research.