Threat Detection and Script Engineer - Remote

Overview

As a Threat Research and Script Engineer, you’ll monitor and analyze digital threats, reverse-engineer malicious code, and enhance detection capabilities. Working closely with engineering and research teams, you'll investigate suspicious activity, respond to emerging threats, and document findings in technical reports.

In Short

• Monitor existing threats by analyzing logs, detection mechanisms, and dashboards (e.g., Kibana).
• Investigate suspicious activity detected in logs and ensure appropriate mitigation steps are taken.
• Research and respond to reported threats, including escalations and complaints from customers.
• Analyze intelligence received from competitors and other industry sources.
• Proactively research and identify new types of threats through open-source intelligence.
• Act as a bridge between the script engineering team and the threat research team.
• Support and maintain the detection scripts on Customer websites.
• Conduct in-depth investigations to explain unusual or suspicious patterns.
• Write forensic reports and technical documentation describing potential attacks.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• 1+ years of experience in Core Vanilla JavaScript.
• Strong refactoring and reverse engineering skills.
• Knowledge of different browser APIs.
• Knowledge of CS fundamentals, algorithms, and data structures.
• Understanding of browsers and browser security policies.
• Understanding of HTTP protocol.
• Upper-Intermediate level of English.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a pioneering social engagement platform.
• Engage with advanced bot defense and anti-malvertising solutions.
• Be part of a team dedicated to digital security in the AdTech ecosystem.