France - Remote Remote (Global)

DataDome is hiring a Threat Research Engineer (Client Side)

Responsibilities

  • Challenge bot detection mechanisms to ensure proper detection of bots and create tools to automate this process.
  • Help detect bypasses proactively by analyzing different modules as well as potential misconfigurations on customer websites.
  • Add new signals to client-side scripts to collect browser fingerprints capable of detecting advanced bots.
  • Improve security and resilience of JavaScript code by implementing obfuscation techniques to prevent reverse engineering.
  • Collaborate with mobile team to collect new signals in SDK to improve mobile bot detection.
  • Collaborate with other members of the threat research team and other teams to implement new approaches to improve bot detection.
  • Share results externally using appropriate communication mediums such as meetups, conference talks, academic papers, blog posts.

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" spirit
  • Good communication skills (oral and written)

Nice to Have

  • Previous experience in a Cyber Security company
  • WebAssembly experience
  • Compilers experience

Benefits

  • Flex Life: Remote options available; Parisian office located next to Opera Garnier
  • 500€ stipend to help set up ideal workspace
  • SNCF discount card paid for full remote employees to visit office monthly
  • Generous Health Benefits via partnership with Kenko
  • 100€ annual allowance for leisure activity in Sports or Culture
  • Annual allowance of €200 if coming to the office by bike to cover maintenance costs
  • Professional Development: Internal Learning and Development platform; opportunity to request additional training and support
  • Events & Team building: Annual Company-Offsite, Events, Drinks, Winter Party, Lunch & Learns
  • PTO based on country of residence (e.g., 25 days in France)

Work Arrangement

Remote (Worldwide) — Europe, US

Additional Information

  • Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion
  • Backed by a 24/7 SOC team of advanced threat researchers
  • Fully automated platform integrating seamlessly into any tech stack
About company
DataDome
DataDome delivers real-time bot and agent trust management, giving businesses complete visibility and control over all traffic—human, bot, or AI. Named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™ for Bot Management, DataDome is trusted by enterprises like Etsy, PayPal, and Soundcloud. Acting as a traffic control plane, DataDome's multi-layered AI engine leverages thousands of models and 5 trillion signals daily to analyze intent and stop fraud in under 2 milliseconds—letting legitimate users through seamlessly across websites, apps, APIs, and MCPs. Backed by a 24/7 SOC and expert threat researchers, DataDome stops 20k+ attacks every second. With 30+ global PoPs, and 50+ ready-made integrations, DataDome is a recognized Leader on G2 across several categories—delivering protection that outperforms.
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Department Threat Research
Category other
Posted 17 days ago