Filterlist Engineer - Remote Privacy Advocate

About the Role

We are seeking a Filterlist Engineer to join our remote team at Brave. This role focuses on enhancing online privacy by developing and maintaining adblock rules that protect users from intrusive ads and trackers. As a Filterlist Engineer remote, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a safer web experience for millions of users.

What You'll Do

• Create and maintain Brave’s adblock rules and implement quick fixes for websites that may break due to adblocking.
• Reverse-engineer and debug HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to improve compatibility with Brave’s adblocking features.
• Contribute to open-source adblocking projects like EasyList or uBlock Origin, ensuring the best possible ad and tracker blocking experience for Brave users.
• Monitor community feedback and address user-submitted reports with effective solutions.
• Collaborate with the privacy team to develop innovative solutions for web compatibility issues.

Requirements

• Proficiency in JavaScript with at least 3 years of experience.
• Familiarity with the adblocking and filter list ecosystem, or a strong willingness to learn.
• Strong skills in using DevTools for reverse-engineering and debugging.
• Experience working asynchronously with a distributed team.
• Proficiency in Git and collaboration on GitHub.

Nice to Have

• Experience with adblocking rules and filter lists.
• Experience in reverse-engineering complex JavaScript on adversarial websites.
• Participation in open-source communities.
• Familiarity with web technologies and security models.
• A passion for privacy and a user-first web.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits, including generous home-office stipends.
• Fully remote work with a low-meeting culture.
• A welcoming and intelligent team with a flat organizational structure.
• Opportunity to join a hyper-growth company and revolutionize the web.
• Work alongside industry leaders, including Brendan Eich, co-founder of JavaScript.