Remote Security Researcher - Adversarial Threat Specialist

Akamai Career Site; Poland; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai is seeking a Security Researcher in Krakow to focus on detecting and mitigating cyber and fraud attacks. You will update telemetry collection, work with data science to convert reverse-engineering findings into automated bot-mitigation rules, and tackle advanced security controls across environments.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with AI/LLM tools, strong data-driven mindset, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams at Akamai.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience leveraging AI/LLM tools and AI coding agents to accelerate reverse engineering and automate code analysis.
• Ability to analyze and bypass advanced security controls like canvas/TLS fingerprinting, SSL pinning, and root/jailbreak detection.
• Data-driven mindset with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain defensive telemetry collection mechanisms to improve signal accuracy and anti-tampering.
• Partner with data science and engineering teams to translate reverse-engineering findings into production-grade bot-mitigation rules.

Skills

AI/LLM tools

Code analysis

Security testing

Communication skills

Tools

AI coding agents

Security analysis tools

Job description

Akamai is seeking a Security Researcher in Krakow to focus on detecting and mitigating cyber and fraud attacks. You will update telemetry collection, work with data science to convert reverse-engineering findings into automated bot-mitigation rules, and tackle advanced security controls across environments.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with AI/LLM tools, strong data-driven mindset, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams at Akamai.