Software Engineer

LSports is a world-leading sports data provider, trusted by sportsbooks worldwide to deliver real-time data with unmatched accuracy and reliability. With technology that drives smarter trading and deeper engagement, we empower bookmakers to grow, innovate, and stay ahead of the game. If you’re passionate about sports and technology and want to make your mark in a fast-moving industry, don't miss this chance! Step onto the field with us and help build the future of sports data – We are looking for a talented Cyber Software Engineer.

We are seeking a talented Bot Detection Security Engineer with specialized expertise in anti-bot technologies, cybersecurity, and threat detection to join our product development team.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining sophisticated bot detection and mitigation systems that protect our platform and clients from automated threats, and malicious bot activity.

What you’ll do

Design, develop, and deploy advanced bot detection systems that identify and mitigate automated threats in real-time
Implement and optimize multi-layered defense mechanisms including CAPTCHA systems, browser fingerprinting, behavioral analysis, and machine learning-based detection
Analyze bot attack patterns, scraping activities to develop effective countermeasures
Research emerging bot technologies, evasion techniques, and web scraping methods to stay ahead of evolving threats
Develop and maintain rate limiting, IP reputation systems, and traffic analysis tools to protect against distributed attacks
Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and product teams to integrate bot detection across all customer touchpoints
Monitor threat intelligence feeds and security advisories to proactively defend against new attack vectors
Tune detection algorithms to minimize false positives while maintaining high accuracy in identifying malicious traffic
Document security implementations, incident response procedures, and maintain compliance with security standards

Requirements:

3-5 years of professional software engineering or cybersecurity experience
Proven hands-on experience with anti-bot technologies and bot detection platforms (e.g., Cloudflare Bot Management, DataDome, PerimeterX, Akamai Bot Manager, reCAPTCHA)
Deep understanding of web architecture, HTTP/HTTPS protocols, TLS fingerprinting, browser behavior, and web application security
Expertise in bot detection techniques including browser fingerprinting, device fingerprinting, behavioral analysis, and anomaly detection
Understanding of common bot attack patterns, web scraping techniques, credential stuffing, account takeover
Experience analyzing network traffic, logs, and security events to identify malicious patterns
Experience building and maintaining robust, scalable systems designed to handle high traffic and heavy workloads.
Containerization & Messaging: Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes, and messaging systems such as Kafka and RabbitMQ.
Hands-on experience with Node.js is required, Rust - advantage.

Bonus Points if you have

Experience with ML and DS techniques for anomaly identification
Knowledge of headless browser detection, Puppeteer/Selenium identification, and automated browser profiling
Familiarity with reverse engineering malicious scripts, analyzing JavaScript obfuscation, and threat actor methodologies
Experience with SIEM systems, security monitoring tools, and threat intelligence platforms
Understanding of distributed systems, load balancing, CDN architecture, and high-availability security infrastructure
Experience with WAF configuration, API gateway security, and DDoS mitigation
Background in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or red team operations
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail

Life at LSports:

We’re honest with each other and open to new ideas. We challenge ourselves to excel, knowing that good relationships never come at the expense of professionalism. We’re dynamic, always growing and improving to stay on top.

Come join a team that’s all about winning together, with integrity and heart.

All the Extras You Deserve:

• Hybrid work model

• Work From Anywhere – up to 30 days a year

• Extended parental leave for both mothers and fathers

• Quarterly recharge days – company-wide shutdown to fully unplug

• Health insurance

• Professional development budget & skills-based courses

• Birthday day off

And yes — we also care about the little things:

• Cibus

• Holiday eves off

• Team & company social events

• Dog-friendly office

• Kids summer camp

• Access to the Group Hug wellbeing platform