Security Researcher – Bot Detection, Adversarial Research

Brightidea

Security Researcher simulating advanced adversaries against Bright Data's collection products. Engaging in R&D while influencing team direction in a fully remote role.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🌎 Anywhere in the WorldMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

HTTPTLSJavaScriptTypeScriptPythonC++penetration testingreverse engineeringmalware analysisanti-bot development

Soft Skills

researchproblem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationanalytical thinking

Tools & Technologies

WAFAnti-VirusDDoS prevention

Certifications & Qualifications

OSCPOSEP

Industry Keywords

web securitydata collectionfingerprintingweb vulnerabilitiesmobile apps

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducting in-depth research on tools or services that prevent the free collection of public web data.
Building and improving HTTP client solutions to guarantee the success of Bright's Data collection efforts.
Identifying new standards and technologies that could impact our data collection capabilities.
Reverse engineering adversary solutions to prevent fingerprinting solutions from stopping us.
There’s much more…

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years’ experience as an R&D developer / researcher / tester
A deep understanding of HTTP & TLS protocols
Experience with at least 2 of the following:
-Programming experience in JavaScript /TypeScript / Python / C++
-Penetration testing experience or offensive security certificates (OSCP, OSEP etc.)
-Professional security research experience (such as web vulnerabilities, mobiles apps etc.)
-Reverse engineering skills (JS deobfuscation or binaries reversing) / malware analysis
-Anti-bot development or other similar products, such as WAF, Anti-Virus development (malware emulation etc.), DDoS prevention etc.
Fluent English
Experience working at an anti-bot or web security company – a major advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account Brightidea Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 51 - 200 employees Founded 1999 ☁️ SaaS ⚡ Productivity 🏢 Enterprise SaaS
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Enterprise Brightidea is a leading software company that specializes in Idea and Innovation management, providing a platform for organizations to capture, share, and evaluate employee ideas. Their software supports activities such as crowdsourcing challenges and hackathons, enabling companies to drive open innovation and manage a portfolio of initiatives effectively. Brightidea's tools help organizations scale their innovation efforts, ultimately generating substantial financial impacts and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. Security Researcher – Bot Detection, Adversarial Research Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 12 minutes ago 🌏 Anywhere in the World ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 👮‍♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer JavaScript Python TypeScript Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Conducting in-depth research on tools or services that prevent the free collection of public web data.
Building and improving HTTP client solutions to guarantee the success of Bright's Data collection efforts.
Identifying new standards and technologies that could impact our data collection capabilities.
Reverse engineering adversary solutions to prevent fingerprinting solutions from stopping us.
There’s much more… 🎯 Requirements
5 years’ experience as an R&D developer / researcher / tester
A deep understanding of HTTP & TLS protocols
Experience with at least 2 of the following:
-Programming experience in JavaScript /TypeScript / Python / C++
-Penetration testing experience or offensive security certificates (OSCP, OSEP etc.)
-Professional security research experience (such as web vulnerabilities, mobiles apps etc.)
-Reverse engineering skills (JS deobfuscation or binaries reversing) / malware analysis
-Anti-bot development or other similar products, such as WAF, Anti-Virus development (malware emulation etc.), DDoS prevention etc.
Fluent English
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