Automation Infrastructure Developer

Description:

We're seeking a skilled Automation Infrastructure Developer to build and enhance our cutting-edge malware detection and analysis systems. If you're an independent, results-driven engineer with a passion for automation and cybersecurity, you'll thrive in this critical role. Join our mission-driven team working to make the digital world safer!

Responsibilities:

• The role involves integrating existing tools to analyze applications and developing automated solutions that enhance research decision-making capabilities
• Work closely with reverse engineers and RE team automation specialists to productize proof-of-concept projects into robust solutions
• Collaborate with DevOps and Infrastructure teams to build, deploy, and maintain critical security projects and automation systems
• Support research on application campaigns and threat patterns through automated analysis tools
• Develop and maintain automated detection systems and rule engines for threat identification
• Maintain ownership of automation systems, including troubleshooting, bug fixes, and ongoing code maintenance

Must Have

• At least 2 years of proven experience as an Automation Engineer or developer
• At least 1 year of proven experience developing automation infrastructure in production environments
• At least 2 years of proven experience working with AWS cloud services and infrastructure
• At least 2 years of proven experience in Python development
• Strong familiarity with services deployment using Docker, Kubernetes (K8), and container orchestration

Nice to Have

• Proficiency with Android and mobile automation frameworks such as Appium
• Experience with JavaScript development
• Experience with threat research methodologies and malware campaign analysis
• Proven ability to develop and maintain detection rules and automated analysis systems
• Background in Android application development or reverse engineering
• Experience developing automated infrastructure that captures and analyzes network traffic
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation tools like Frida
• Experience with YARA
• Proficiency with Databricks and Jupyter notebooks - a significant advantage
• Advanced experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
• Deep understanding of the Android malware landscape and analysis techniques
• Experience in coordinating with research teams and translating technical findings into actionable insights

ActiveFence is the leading provider of security and safety solutions for online experiences, safeguarding more than 3 billion users, top foundation models, and the world’s largest enterprises and tech platforms every day. As a trusted ally to major technology firms and Fortune 500 brands that build user-generated and GenAI products, ActiveFence empowers security, AI, and policy teams with low-latency Real-Time Guardrails and a continuous Red Teaming program that pressure-tests systems with adversarial prompts and emerging threat techniques. Powered by deep threat intelligence, unmatched harmful-content detection, and coverage of 117+ languages, ActiveFence enables organizations to deliver engaging and trustworthy experiences at global scale while operating safely and responsibly across all threat landscapes.