Senior Mobile Researcher at Forter

Tel Aviv-Yafo, TA, Israel

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Cybersecurity, Fraud DetectionIndustries

Requirements

A love for unraveling mysteries and digging deep into complex environments
4+ years of experience and proven expertise in iOS internals (Android experience is a plus)
Experience building modern mobile apps / SDKs, OS Services, APIs, and development cycles
Awareness and familiarity with mobile developer concerns when building apps (security, performance, privacy, compatibility, etc.) at scale
Up-to-date knowledge of new OS beta releases and upcoming changes/features
Ability to identify risks and roadblocks that could impact our code/SDK/legal in the future
Experience developing backend services at scale (primarily Node.js - an advantage)
Familiarity with reverse engineering tools and techniques (an advantage)
Experience with XPC services (an advantage)

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a team of passionate researchers to solve modern digital intelligence challenges and uncover groundbreaking discoveries together
Research the internals of different mobile OSs, with a primary emphasis on iOS, find lesser-known APIs, understand upcoming features, and design innovative solutions to leverage them in our products
Develop code that runs on iOS and, when applicable, Android devices within Forter’s SDK (ObjC/Swift, Java/Kotlin)
Extract powerful data from the device while being extra careful about safety (zero crashes), and performance (battery, network, etc.)
Take ownership of the entire data flow process from concept to implementation, collaborating closely with analysts and engineers to ensure seamless integration
Deliver and publish SDKs to production which will be used by thousands of merchants to interact with tens of millions of users each day

Skills

iOS

ObjC

Swift

Android

Java

Kotlin

Mobile SDK

OS Internals

APIs

Security

Performance Optimization

Privacy

Forter

Fraud prevention and identity protection services

About Forter

Forter provides a range of services designed to protect online businesses from fraud and abuse. Its offerings include identity protection to prevent unauthorized access and fraudulent purchases, fraud management that allows businesses to make instant decisions to stop fraudsters, and abuse prevention to identify unauthorized resellers and coupon abusers. Additionally, Forter focuses on payment optimization to enhance trust with banks and improve transaction conversion rates while ensuring compliance with European regulations like PSD2. The company also automates chargeback recovery to help businesses dispute and win claims. Unlike many competitors, Forter operates on a B2B model, charging businesses based on their size and transaction volume, and aims to enhance revenue protection and customer experience for online retailers.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$513.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_FCompany Stage

Cybersecurity, Financial ServicesIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Home Office Stipend

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Rising BNPL services complicate fraud detection and increase payment default risks.

Increased returns fraud challenges Forter's fraud prevention systems.

Shift to social media shopping introduces new fraud vectors for Forter to address.

Differentiation

Forter offers real-time, automated fraud prevention solutions for online merchants.

The company focuses on consumer-centric fraud prevention, enhancing customer experience and growth.

Forter's services include identity protection, fraud management, and payment optimization.

Upsides

Forter's AI enhancements improve decision capabilities, boosting fraud prevention effectiveness.

Partnerships with Shopify, Salesforce, and PwC enhance Forter's competitive positioning.

Integration with Gr4vy streamlines payments and mitigates risks for enterprise merchants.

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