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Fraud Engineer (Scam Hunter) at ether.fi | New York

ether.fiNew York
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Experience

Qualifications

Proven experience in fraud detection and prevention methodologies. Strong analytical skills with a focus on problem-solving. Familiarity with data analysis tools and programming languages such as Python or R. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while taking ownership of projects.

About the job

About Us

ether.fi stands as one of the world's leading cryptocurrency companies, boasting over $10 billion in assets under management and a dedicated team of approximately 30 skilled professionals, predominantly technical. Since our inception, we have been profitable, and our mission is to develop authentic consumer financial applications.

We envision a future where finance is represented by genuine on-chain banking. Our offerings, Stake, Liquid, and Cash, empower users to earn yield through decentralized finance strategies and globally utilize their assets via our credit card program. You can track our public growth metrics on Dune.

As we expand our financial products, it is imperative to uphold exceptional fraud and risk defense to safeguard our users and ensure the longevity of our card program.

Position Overview

We are seeking a technical Fraud Engineer with an inherent white-hat hacker/scam hunter mentality. If you thrive on identifying unusual patterns, reverse-engineering fraudulent campaigns, and developing systems that stay ahead of sophisticated fraudsters, we want you on our team.

This role demands high ownership and is hands-on, where you will be responsible for managing the complete fraud stack for ether.fi's initiatives, credit card program, and fund flows, collaborating closely with our Engineering and Customer Experience teams.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the design and implementation of real-time fraud monitoring, alerting, and automated mitigation systems.
  • Identify and address emerging threats such as cashback farming, card testing, merchant exploitation, friendly fraud, money laundering, and other malicious behaviors within the ether.fi ecosystem.
  • Develop and refine advanced fraud detection rules, behavioral signals, and scoring algorithms.
  • Create internal tools, dashboards, and scripts to enhance team efficiency significantly.
  • Define fraud strategies and operational playbooks designed to scale with business growth.
  • Engage in proactive communication with cross-functional teams and external partners to mitigate fraud risks.

What We Are Looking For

  • Strong hacker/white-hat mindset: You are genuinely passionate about uncovering unusual patterns, understanding scam tactics, and outsmarting attackers.
  • Exceptional capacity to discover hidden signals within noisy transaction and behavioral data.

About ether.fi

ether.fi is a prominent player in the cryptocurrency space, committed to delivering innovative financial solutions that empower users to manage and grow their assets effectively while ensuring top-notch security against fraud.

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