Confiant
Cybersecurity
JavascriptEngineer(IV-V)
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“Javascript Engineer (IV-V) at Confiant. Skills: JavaScript SDKs, Browser internals, Performance optimization, Security engineering. Co-own design of client-side JavaScript SDK. Co-own development of client-side JavaScript SDK”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Debugging complex issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Expert-level JavaScript (ES6+), Deep knowledge of browser internals, Understanding of JavaScript execution in third-party/sandboxed environments, Proven experience building/shipping/maintaining JavaScript SDKs at production scale, Demonstrated ability to optimize for performance, Experience with SDK distribution patterns, Proficiency with modern JavaScript tooling, Deep familiarity with browser security models
Nice to Have
Experience in AdTech, Familiarity with ad serving infrastructure, Familiarity with tag management, Familiarity with programmatic advertising concepts, Background in security engineering, Background in threat detection, Background in malware analysis, Experience instrumenting client-side SDKs for telemetry, Experience instrumenting client-side SDKs for observability, Familiarity with browser automation tools
What You'll Do.
Co-own design of client-side JavaScript SDK
Co-own development of client-side JavaScript SDK
Co-own maintenance of client-side JavaScript SDK
Build SDK internals for performance
Optimize SDK internals for performance
Minimize execution time
Minimize memory footprint
Minimize impact on page load
Develop SDK versioning strategies
Develop SDK deployment strategies
Develop SDK distribution strategies
Translate threat intelligence into SDK logic
Instrument SDK for observability
Surface signals reliably
Surface errors reliably
Surface detection events reliably
Collaborate with security research team
Prototype new detection heuristics
Conduct performance profiling
Conduct regression testing
Establish SDK engineering best practices
Champion SDK engineering best practices
Debug production issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
With teammates; With security research team; With Core engineering team
Full Job Description
Please note: Due to high application volume, we’re unable to respond to messages or accept resumes sent through email or other platforms. Please apply through this page only! About Confiant Confiant is cybersecurity built for advertising. We secure the ad economy from the inside out, providing real-time intelligence and precise controls that detect and block malvertising, scams, disruptive creatives, and compliance risks before they reach users. By disrupting the business models of bad actors, Confiant empowers digital media to enforce standards, ensure quality, and uphold trust across the ad economy. We protect what matters most — revenue, reputation, and relationships — securing the foundation that allows good advertising to thrive. About The Team We are a small but growing engineering team focused on high standards, collaboration, continuous improvement, and end-to-end ownership. Our rapidly evolving tech stack powers large-scale ETL systems, APIs, embedded systems, and SDKs that process tens of millions of transactions daily for leading AdTech companies. The Engineering team partners closely with security researchers to turn threat intelligence into SDK-level detections and partner with Core engineering team to ensure seamless backend integration. Engineers own the full lifecycle of problem-solving—from design and implementation to customer impact and operational support. We are a 100% virtual company, and all our team members work from home worldwide. We support optional monthly gatherings in New York City (our original home) and quarterly on-sites in various locations across the world in order to maintain the human connection and trust required to be a high-performing organization. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced JavaScript Engineer to be part of the team that owns and evolves the core client-side SDK that sits at the heart of Confiant's malvertising detection and blocking technology. This is a deeply technical, specialized role focused on building
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