Staff Software Engineer at Arkose Labs

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cybersecurity, Technology, Fraud DetectionIndustries

Requirements

7+ years of software engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership across multiple teams and the ability to influence technical strategy and architectural decisions
Strong proficiency with JavaScript and backend languages (we use Go), including performance optimisation, cross-browser compatibility, DOM manipulation, Web APIs, modern frontend frameworks

Responsibilities

Lead architecture and technical strategy for client-side JavaScript and backend services, driving design decisions that influence multiple engineering teams and architecting cutting-edge fingerprinting methods
Drive cost optimisation initiatives with measurable business impact while defining and championing engineering standards and best practices within the team
Design, test, and implement features for client-side JavaScript embedded into hundreds of millions of requests per day, ensuring performance and scalability across diverse environments
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration by leading technical discussions across multiple teams, representing engineering perspectives in product and business strategy discussions, and building consensus on technical initiatives
Influence technical direction through compelling communication with executive leadership and conducting strategic code reviews that consider broader organisational impacts
Lead complex technical initiatives from conception through delivery, providing strategic input to quarterly planning processes and setting technical roadmaps that align with business objectives
Manage stakeholder relationships across multiple teams, assess technical risks for complex initiatives, and balance competing priorities while delivering projects with broader organisational impact
Provide technical mentorship and career guidance to engineers across all levels (P1-P3), taking shared responsibility for team outcomes and actively supporting colleagues
Lead hiring and team development initiatives, help define team composition, and develop training programs that systematically capture and transfer engineering knowledge
Support complex customer integrations and lead technical discussions with internal and external stakeholders while contributing to engineering culture and organisational learning initiatives

Skills

JavaScript

Backend Services

Architecture

Fingerprinting

Scalability

Performance Optimization

Technical Leadership

Mentoring

Cost Optimization

Arkose Labs

Cybersecurity solutions to deter bot attacks

About Arkose Labs

Arkose Labs focuses on preventing bot attacks in the cybersecurity sector. Their platform uses real-time risk assessments and machine learning analytics to identify and counteract malicious bot activities before they can inflict harm. A key feature of their offering is the Arkose MatchKey, which is designed to be a highly effective CAPTCHA, enhancing both security and user experience. Unlike many competitors, Arkose Labs aims to increase the cost and effort required for attackers, making bot attacks less appealing. The company's goal is to provide robust protection for digital assets, ensuring that clients can operate securely in an increasingly hostile online environment.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$96.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Generous nationwide parental leave policy

Employee Assistance Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Risks

Emerging AI-driven bot attacks could potentially outpace Arkose Labs' current defenses.

Competitors are developing advanced CAPTCHA alternatives challenging Arkose MatchKey's position.

The rise of DeFi platforms introduces new vectors for bot attacks Arkose must address.

Differentiation

Arkose Labs offers the world's first $1M warranties for credential stuffing and SMS toll fraud.

Arkose MatchKey is touted as the strongest CAPTCHA ever made, enhancing security measures.

Arkose Labs' AI-powered platform combines risk assessments with dynamic threat response.

Upsides

Arkose Labs is recognized as the 2023 Leader in Bot Detection and Mitigation.

The launch of Arkose Device ID enhances fraud detection and prevention capabilities.

Arkose Labs' protection measures for GPT applications address new attack vectors effectively.

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