Web Security Engineer (Anti Automation) - TikTok BRIC (Singapore)

TikTok; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok seeks a talented individual to join our Anti-Automation Solutions team. This critical role requires developing innovative JavaScript techniques to combat automated fraud, requiring a strong foundation in computer science and a passion for information security. Join us in our mission to keep our platform secure and enjoyable for users worldwide.

Qualifications

• More than 2 years of working experience.
• Deep understanding of HTTP and distributed systems architecture.
• Familiarity with web development cycles.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop techniques to detect and prevent automation.
• Develop and maintain client-side JavaScript.
• Collaborate on identifying malicious tools and building defenses.

Skills

JavaScript

Information Security

HTTP

Browser APIs

Distributed Systems Architecture

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Anti-Automation Solutions (AA) is part of Business Integrated Risk Control(BRIC) team. Automated fraud refers to technical methods used by hackers to perform API abuse at scale using scripts and tools. Our vision is to establish an industry-leading team with a focus on end-to-end defense-in-depth systems with privacy and business needs in mind. We are responsible for continuously iterating over identifying and combating automated fraud through client environment inspection, risky signals collection, trusted computing, traffic validation, data mining and producing a wide variety of tools and subject matter services for business lines. Job Description - Research and develop cutting edge techniques to detect and prevent unwanted automation on the web - Develop and maintain defensive, compatible, reusable, testable and low-footprint client-side JavaScript. - Work together with other stakeholders to research malicious tools, identify the newest attacks and build anti-automation measures.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: - Computer science related majors, bachelor degree or above, more than 2 years of working experience - Proficiency in JavaScript and browser APIs - Deep understanding of HTTP, TLS stack and distributed systems architecture - Familiarity with web development cycles (e.g. package management, module bundling, unit, and integration testing, browser capabilities, etc.) Preferred Qualifications: - Strong interest in information security - Thrives with cross-team, cross-functional collaboration

Job Information

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.