Threat Research Analyst
The Detection team at HUMAN is dedicated to protecting the internet by disrupting the economics of cybercrime. On Threat Research, we are responsible for identifying bot traffic pretending to be humans viewing ads, understanding how the bad actors are monetizing the invalid traffic, and launching mitigations to stop the bots.
We are looking for an Analyst to join our team; someone who is curious, efficient, and possesses a relentless drive for improvement and will use those tools to manage the full-cycle of fraud fighting: from the early stages of exploratory research to the development and launching of statistical detection techniques.
What you'll do:
Identify novel methodologies to detect invalid and bot traffic
Act with speed to deploy stop-gap mitigations for emerging threats
Deploy robust defenses based on statistical analysis of supply chain data, network & JS signals, and fraud actor behavior
Deliver new customer-facing features through collaboration with the Product and Engineering teams
Build complex queries and notebooks to analyze historical data, including the use of techniques such as: sub-queries, temp tables, complex joins, variables
Participate in week-long rotations with the primary responsibility of Triaging customer and internal inquiries about fraud efficacy by acting as the first line of analysis
Continuously identify opportunities for process and product improvement (e.g. internal tooling, mitigation processes, etc) that reduce the time needed to identify and action a threat
Rigorously document research, analyses, and threat mitigations to build visibility and auditability of work
Experiment! Try new methods of identifying threats. Test out new tooling. If you have ideas, we want you to test them out.
Who you are:
You have a good sense of ownership which drives you to find ways to do things better, faster, and leaner; you hold yourself accountable for the quality and accuracy of your work
You love puzzles and trying to think one step ahead of a fraudster; you look to find new and innovative ways to tackle complex problems through meticulous experimentation and application of emerging technologies
You are open and transparent and work in tight collaboration with other team members on data projects and cross-departmentally
You are communicative and go out of your way to support your team
Proficiency at writing performant SQL, bonus points for Snowflake, on TB to PB of data
Experience improving processes and implementing tooling to accelerate analysis
Python experience or exposure preferred
AdTech experience or exposure preferred
About HUMAN Security
HUMAN was founded in a Brooklyn sci-fi bookstore with a hacker mindset and the lofty mission of making the internet safer by putting humans first. Today, our Human Defense Platform safeguards enterprises from sophisticated bots, fraud, and account abuse, verifying the humanity of more than 20 trillion interactions per week for the world’s biggest brands and internet platforms.
HUMAN is an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to protecting the internet's integrity for everyone. We believe in putting people first, embracing diversity of thought from our global teams, and welcoming all individuals to share their unique experiences as we fight cybercrime together. We support our Humans with a comprehensive total rewards package for personal and professional development, including well-being and learning stipends, flexible work options, and dedicated time off. While our HQ is in NYC, we have teams worldwide.
HUMAN is growing fast, and there’s never been a more meaningful time to join us. If you thrive on solving complex problems and want to help shape the future of cybersecurity, join us as we build a safer, more human internet.
If you are an individual with a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us directly.
Senior Security Researcher
What you'll do:
Lead the development of product features and detection capabilities, such as payload signal collection and launch ad fraud detection techniques utilizing those signals in order to identify different forms of Invalid Traffic (IVT) in mobile and desktop environments.
Facilitate research into new and emerging threat models within the Ad Tech Ecosystem, as well as new environments and types of advertising that are potential vectors of abuse. For example, by finding new days to detect tools like Selenium, Playwright, or Puppeteer.
Answer the technical questions, such as: How is an actor obfuscating the redirect between one page to another? How is a data center pretending to be a desktop browser? Which page elements are being tampered with and why? What javascript evidence can we find that automation was occurring?
Keep up on industry standards, techniques, cybersecurity trends, and tools adversaries might use to circumvent detection or mitigation.
Red team, experiment, and develop new tactics for various kinds of fraud and to bypass our detection, no need to wait for an attack to be discovered and used by adversaries first.
Regularly up-level the broader team’s knowledge of signals and techniques useful for identification of invalid traffic, ad fraud, or automation, such as by leading signal sharing sessions with the rest of the team
Who you are:
You’re passionate about finding bad actors and disrupting their techniques :)
You are knowledgeable on the mechanics of fraud and abuse within Ad Tech and the programmatic ecosystem OR are knowledgeable on the cybersecurity threat landscape
You have extensive knowledge of how the internet operates, a clear understanding of DNS, TCP/HTTP/TLS network protocols, and the capabilities of javascript signal collection. You’re willing to dig into the details of source code
Proven experience in scripting languages (Python and JavaScript). Bonus Points for SQL
You are a curious, adaptable person who is always thinking out of the box that wants to apply your knowledge to always do the right thing
You are intrigued by the adversarial game, discovering new threats, and rapid experimentation
You have a strong sense of ownership which drives you to find ways to do things better, faster, and leaner; you hold yourself accountable for the quality and accuracy of your work
You are passionate about learning and growing your skillset and the skillset of those around you.
You have knowledge on how to use AI tools effectively or improve, automate, and “agent-ize” existing processes
You are comfortable juggling different projects as priorities change
About HUMAN Security
HUMAN was founded in a Brooklyn sci-fi bookstore with a hacker mindset and the lofty mission of making the internet safer by putting humans first. Today, our Human Defense Platform safeguards enterprises from sophisticated bots, fraud, and account abuse, verifying the humanity of more than 20 trillion interactions per week for the world’s biggest brands and internet platforms.
HUMAN is an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to protecting the internet's integrity for everyone. We believe in putting people first, embracing diversity of thought from our global teams, and welcoming all individuals to share their unique experiences as we fight cybercrime together. We support our Humans with a comprehensive total rewards package for personal and professional development, including well-being and learning stipends, flexible work options, and dedicated time off. While our HQ is in NYC, we have teams worldwide.
HUMAN is growing fast, and there’s never been a more meaningful time to join us. If you thrive on solving complex problems and want to help shape the future of cybersecurity, join us as we build a safer, more human internet.
If you are an individual with a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us directly.
Staff Product Manager
The Media Product team at HUMAN is passionate about protecting the internet and the people who use it. As the central unit for driving product strategy and execution, we work closely with business, engineering, and research teams to coordinate our media product initiatives. We're looking for a Senior Product Manager to join our team and lead multiple projects.
In this role, you will collaborate with other Product team members while owning the end-to-end execution of your product efforts. Our projects focus on critical areas such as click fraud prevention, media integrity and quality tools, and privacy solutions. You'll work on developing solutions to detect and stop fraudulent activities in digital advertising, enhancing the quality and authenticity of media, and building privacy tools that ensure compliance and protect user data.
If you're passionate about combating ad fraud, safeguarding media quality, and championing privacy, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
What you'll do:
Work on media verification features – viewability, attention, brand safety, etc. – and our new Ad Integrity Suite for advertisers and agencies
Help to maintain product roadmap that outlines the key features and capabilities of our products, and ensures that they are delivered on time and within budget
Work closely with Engineering to ensure that our products are built to meet customer needs and exceed expectations
Plan and execute product launches, including developing launch plans, messaging, and sales enablement materials
Work with the marketing team to create marketing campaigns that drive product awareness and adoption
Define and track product metrics to measure success and identify areas for improvement
Gather customer feedback and insights to inform product development and ensure that our products are meeting customer needs
Who you are:
Self-driven, motivated to help, and able to perform with minimal supervision in a team environment
Preferably have strong understanding of ad tech
Able to write clear requirements documentation, drive prioritization, and coordinate execution with engineering
Communicate effectively with the ability to adjust to the audience as necessary
Able to quantify collected information and translate into it into opportunities
Able to apply analytical skills to solve problems creatively
Organized and capable of meeting all deadlines
Able to write clear requirements documentation, drive prioritization, and coordinate execution with engineering
5-7 years of experience
HUMAN prides itself on being an equal opportunity workplace. We firmly believe in putting people first regardless of who you are, where you come from, how you identify, or who your favorite robot is (we have many). We are on a mission to protect the integrity of the internet for everyone, so we welcome all individuals to come to share their unique experiences and perspectives as we fight against cybercrime together!
With Humans located in all parts of the world, we’ve fully embraced our diversity of thought and are always looking for innovative ways to connect with one another - even in virtual reality! Although New York City is our HQ, we have teams in Tel Aviv, Israel; London, UK; Victoria, Canada; San Mateo, CA; Miami, FL; and Virginia.
We trust our Humans in choosing where they work and how they work. The total rewards package we provide reflects our commitment to our Humans’ personal career development, which includes annual stipends for wellbeing and learning & development. We also offer weekly in-office lunch for hybrid employees, dedicated time off, HUMAN days, and so much more.
We’re constantly trying to anticipate the needs of our Humans to ensure each one of us is equally prepared to do some of the best work of our life. Taking care of one another is part of the HUMAN experience and how we build true HUMAN connections.
If you are an individual with a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us directly.
About HUMAN Security
HUMAN was founded in a Brooklyn sci-fi bookstore with a hacker mindset and the lofty mission of making the internet safer by putting humans first. Today, our Human Defense Platform safeguards enterprises from sophisticated bots, fraud, and account abuse, verifying the humanity of more than 20 trillion interactions per week for the world’s biggest brands and internet platforms.
HUMAN is an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to protecting the internet's integrity for everyone. We believe in putting people first, embracing diversity of thought from our global teams, and welcoming all individuals to share their unique experiences as we fight cybercrime together. We support our Humans with a comprehensive total rewards package for personal and professional development, including well-being and learning stipends, flexible work options, and dedicated time off. While our HQ is in NYC, we have teams worldwide.
HUMAN is growing fast, and there’s never been a more meaningful time to join us. If you thrive on solving complex problems and want to help shape the future of cybersecurity, join us as we build a safer, more human internet.
If you are an individual with a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us directly.
Senior Product Manager, Client Side Defense
At HUMAN, we are on a mission to safeguard businesses and their customers from client side threats. Client Side Defense is our set of cutting edge solutions that delivers proactive, continuous protection against client side threats to HUMAN’s enterprise and media customers - all before they can compromise trust or disrupt operations.
We’re looking for a Senior Product Manager who is passionate about cybersecurity, fraud and malware prevention, and creating customer-centric solutions. This is a high-impact role where you’ll own and evolve HUMAN’s suite of Client Side Defense products, and collaborate closely with our Sr. Director of Product Management to define and execute the product strategy while working closely with customers and internal teams.
As the driving force behind the product roadmap, you’ll partner with a dedicated team of top cyber analysts, data scientists, and engineers to build client-side protections across the enterprise and media landscapes that protect businesses from digital threats. If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and love tackling complex problems - this role is for you.
What You'll Do:
Shape the Product Vision & Strategy - Partner with the Sr. Director of Product Management to define and execute a vision aligned with HUMAN’s mission and business goals.
Develop and manage the product roadmap, integrating customer insights, emerging threats, and market trends into key features and capabilities of our products, while ensuring that products are delivered on time and within budget.
Tackle complex data challenges, improving the customer experience by simplifying processes and creating tools that facilitate adoption of our solutions.
Drive Product Execution & Innovation
Lead the development of enterprise and media security features, collaborating closely with engineering, data science, and design to ensure that our products are built to meet customer needs and exceed expectations.
Translate customer pain points into actionable requirements, leveraging AI-driven fraud and malware detection.
Define and track key success metrics (KPIs) to measure success, identify areas for improvement, and optimize product performance.
Engage with Customers & Stakeholders
Plan and execute product launches, including developing launch plans, messaging, and sales enablement materials, in partnership with Product Marketing.
Build strong relationships with customers, partners, and internal teams to address critical needs and serve as Subject Matter Expert in external conversations
Communicate roadmap, updates, and vision across the company.
Partner with sales, marketing, and customer success to drive product awareness, adoption, and market impact and to enhance perception of HUMAN’s leadership position
Gather customer feedback and insights to inform product development and ensure that our products are meeting customer needs.
Make Product Sense Driven Decisions
Leverage analytics and problem-solving to align user needs with business objectives.
Ensure every product decision supports HUMAN’s long-term strategy and delivers measurable value.
Have a laser focus on ensuring that key product development decisions are oriented to directly driving HUMAN’s short- and long-term revenue growth and market leadership.
Who You Are:
5-8 years of product management experience, with a proven track record of owning B2B enterprise software products.
Passionate about cybersecurity, fraud and malware prevention, and user trust, with a keen interest in the space.
Data-driven and strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex challenges.
Customer-obsessed - you love engaging with users, understanding their pain points, and delivering delightful product experiences.
Strong communicator and collaborator, able to align cross-functional teams and drive execution.
Self-driven and proactive, motivated to help, and able to perform with minimal supervision in a fast-moving, high-growth team environment.
Comfortable with frequent context switching to drive multiple priorities simultaneously.
Preferably have strong understanding of ad tech
Able to write clear requirements documentation, drive prioritization, and coordinate execution with engineering
Communicate effectively with the ability to adjust to the audience as necessary
Able to quantify collected information and translate into it into opportunities
Able to apply analytical skills to solve problems creatively
Organized and capable of meeting all deadlines.
About HUMAN Security
HUMAN was founded in a Brooklyn sci-fi bookstore with a hacker mindset and the lofty mission of making the internet safer by putting humans first. Today, our Human Defense Platform safeguards enterprises from sophisticated bots, fraud, and account abuse, verifying the humanity of more than 20 trillion interactions per week for the world’s biggest brands and internet platforms.
HUMAN is an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to protecting the internet's integrity for everyone. We believe in putting people first, embracing diversity of thought from our global teams, and welcoming all individuals to share their unique experiences as we fight cybercrime together. We support our Humans with a comprehensive total rewards package for personal and professional development, including well-being and learning stipends, flexible work options, and dedicated time off. While our HQ is in NYC, we have teams worldwide.
HUMAN is growing fast, and there’s never been a more meaningful time to join us. If you thrive on solving complex problems and want to help shape the future of cybersecurity, join us as we build a safer, more human internet.
If you are an individual with a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us directly.
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