AI Engineer

DataDome; France; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Life stipend

Health benefits

Annual leisure allowance

Bike-to-office allowance

Professional development

Team events

PTO France

Job summary

DataDome, a leader in real-time fraud and bot management, is expanding its Threat Research team to advance detection capabilities with generative AI. You will drive applied AI engineering, work with data-centric approaches, and partner across teams to deliver AI-powered features.

We value a strong CS background, 2+ years in Python, and a hacker spirit, with opportunities to grow in a global, security-focused environment. Paris office offers hybrid remote options and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience applying AI to security/detection problems in a real-world setting.
• Strong Python programming skills with practical project exposure.
• Solid computer science fundamentals and system design knowledge.
• Good theoretical understanding of LLM/AI engineering concepts.
• A proactive, curious mindset and a 'hacker' spirit.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Apply generative AI to detection topics for the Threat Research teams.
• Inject generative AI into DataDome products for Threat Research features.
• Develop new generative AI use cases for fraud detection.
• Collaborate with other tech teams to deliver AI-powered features.
• Build and mature the Gen AI stack in the Cloud (AWS or GCP).

Skills

Applied AI Engineering

Python programming

CS background

LLM theory

Hacker spirit

Communication

Job description

About the team:

Made up of six subteams (Dashboard, Engine, Infrastructure, Integrations, Threat Research & Security), the DataDome tech team is spread across Europe and the US. We handle over 2 000 billion events per day giving responses within 3ms (99p). We are present in more than 29 data centers around the world, deployed using Docker.

We deploy on AWS, Scaleway and GCP, using Docker, Ansible and Terraform, and monitor with Grafana and Prometheus. We handle an average of 8 billion requests per day and manage more than 300 TB of data per month.

When it comes to our stack, we run real-time detection layer in Java, low latency Stream Engine running on Flink in Scala, ElasticSearch for storage, Kafka for communication between layers, HAProxy for load balancing, Symfony & Angular for our dashboards. While previous experience in cyber is not a must, we'll pair you with mentors who will help you bridge the gaps. As #growth is part of our DNA, we’ll give you the resources and support you need to develop mastery.

You will integrate the Threats Research team which is responsible for constantly improving the detection capabilities through client-side technologies.

Your goal will be to challenge and improve our detection capabilities. You will integrate the Threats Research team which is responsible for constantly improving the detection capabilities through advanced algorithms and data-centric approaches.

Your goal will be to challenge and improve our detection capabilities using generative AI capabilities.

You will be more specifically in charge of things like...

• Applying generative AI to detection topics for the Threat Research teams. For example, use a crew of agents to automate traffic analysis and speed up SOC team response to requests.


• Injecting generative AI in DataDome products for Threat Research related features like generating a detection summary based on past detection improvement.


• Proactively looking for and develop generative AI use cases for fraud detection.


• Collaborating with other tech teams to deliver AI powered features.


• Building Gen AI stack at DataDome in the Cloud (AWS or GCP)

It would be great if you have:

• First experience in applied AI Engineering


• At least 2 years of experience programming in Python


• Strong computer science background


• Good LLM / AI Engineering theoretical knowledge


• A 'hacker' spirit


• Good communication skills (oral and written)

Nice to have

• GCP VertexAI of AWS Bedrock knowledge


• Multi agent framework (i.e. CreawAI) experience


• Pytorch experience

What’s in it for you?

• Flex Life: While we offer remote options our Parisian office is located next to the Opera Garnier. You will also receive a 500€ stipend to help you set up your ideal workspace.
  
  
  
  • If you are full remote, the SNCF dicount card is paid for you to come to our office to visit us & your team monthly!
  
  
  
  


• Generous Health Benefits: We have partnered with Kenko for your healthcare needs.


• A 100€ annual allowance is provided for a leisure activity of your choice in Sports or Culture.


• Annual allowance of €200 if you come to the office by bike to cover maintenance costs.


• Professional Development: #Weaimhigh is part of our DNA, therefore we have invested in an internal Learning and Development platform and offer the opportunity to request additional training and support via your manager.


• Events & Team building: #We care and we have fun! We organise Annual Company-Offsite, Events, Drinks, Winter Party, Lunch & Learns and much more are part of our Culture


• PTO: Based on the country you are based from (e.g. 25 days in France).

What are the next steps?

• You x Talent Acquisition Manager : first interview and cultural fit


• You x Engineering Manager : technical and cultural fit + Take-home technical challenge


• You x Team: Presentation and review of your \"technical proposal\" with the team


• You x Member of the leadership team - Discussion about DataDome vision and \"raison d'être\"!


• Now you really met everyone! Welcome to DataDome :)

DataDome stops cyberfraud and bots in real time, outpacing AI-driven fraud from simple to sophisticated across your sites, apps, and APIs. Named a Leader in the Forrester Wave for Bot Management, the DataDome platform is built on a multi-layered AI engine that focuses on intent, not just identity. Because it’s not about knowing who’s real, it’s about what they intend to do. With thousands of AI models that adapt to every fraudulent click, signup, and login, DataDome blocks fraud in less than 2 milliseconds, without compromising performance. DataDome is fully automated and integrates seamlessly into any tech stack. Backed by a 24/7 SOC team of advanced threat researchers, DataDome stops over 350 billion attacks annually. Experience protection that outperforms with DataDome.

DataDome is an equal opportunity employer, and proud to be committed to diversity and inclusion. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.