(Senior) Director, Research and Detection

The Research & Detection organization at HUMAN is dedicated to protecting the Internet by disrupting the economics of cybercrime. We design, build, and operate large-scale detection systems that distinguish real humans from sophisticated bots, fraud & abuse to instill trust in the customer journey.

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Leader for our Sightline Research & Detection team to lead a team of data scientists, data researchers, and security researchers who own the core detection and analytics capabilities behind HUMAN’s Sightline product. This role sits at the intersection of data, security, and product, and is critical to our long‑term detection strategy. You bring a deep understanding of how the Internet and modern browsers work and, ideally, a track record as a hands‑on fraud fighter.

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• Prior work in bot/agent detection and fraud/abuse (e.g., fighting payment fraud, account takeover, ad fraud, or similar high‑stakes abuse), ideally with time spent directly investigating incidents and building or tuning detection systems.

• Experience with time series, anomaly detection, or other techniques commonly used in detection systems.

• Experience leading or collaborating on Agentic or AI‑assisted analysis/detection initiatives.

HUMAN was founded in a Brooklyn sci-fi bookstore with a hacker mindset and the lofty mission of making the internet safer by putting humans first. Today, our Human Defense Platform safeguards enterprises from sophisticated bots, fraud, and account abuse, verifying the humanity of more than 20 trillion interactions per week for the world’s biggest brands and internet platforms.

HUMAN is an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to protecting the internet's integrity for everyone. We believe in putting people first, embracing diversity of thought from our global teams, and welcoming all individuals to share their unique experiences as we fight cybercrime together. We support our Humans with a comprehensive total rewards package for personal and professional development, including well-being and learning stipends, flexible work options, and dedicated time off. While our HQ is in NYC, we have teams worldwide.

HUMAN is growing fast, and there’s never been a more meaningful time to join us. If you thrive on solving complex problems and want to help shape the future of cybersecurity, join us as we build a safer, more human internet.

If you are an individual with a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us directly.