NielsenIQ: Antibot Engineer — Shenzhen, GD, China

About NielsenIQ

NielsenIQ, also known as NIQ, works in consumer intelligence and retail measurement. Its employer material describes using market information, consumer insights and analytics to help businesses understand buying behaviour. Its data operations address the accuracy and completeness of information behind client reports, while analytical services interpret that information. The business connects details about products and retail activity with broader views of markets, giving organisations evidence for understanding demand and making commercial decisions.

The position and its setting

NielsenIQ lists Antibot Engineer in Shenzhen, GD, China, under reference R26_0018000|CN. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 20 October 2026
• Brands: NielsenIQ
• Job Family: Cyber Security

Responsibilities and work described

• Reverse Engineering & Decompilation:
• Analysis: web and mobile applications (APK/IPA) to uncover hidden mechanisms
• Disassemble code to understand its inner workings, with a focus on cryptographic functions that secure our systems
• Overcoming Anti‑Bot Mechanisms:
• Evaluate and bypass advanced security protocols such as TLS, HTTP/2, HTTP/3, WebSockets, DoH, and session management
• Identify vulnerabilities to enhance our data extraction methods
• Development: Custom Tools:
• Building: robust Python scripts and frameworks that automate bypass procedures and dynamically adjust security measures whether by modifying TLS stacks or patching JavaScript on the fly
• Implementation: Stealthy Scraping Techniques:
• Engineer sophisticated methods such as browser patching, headless browser evasion, proxy tunneling, and human‑behavior emulation to keep our operations discreet
• Continuous Innovation:
• Regularly test, disrupt, and improve our tools to stay ahead of ever‑evolving defenses

Essential requirements and candidate background

• You thrive on pushing systems to their limits while upholding the highest ethical standards
• R3v3rs3 3ng1n33r1ng isn’t just a skill it’s your creative playground
• Expertise: Whether using tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, or your own custom-built solutions, you excel at dissecting both binary and web code to uncover core functionalities
• You possess deep expertise in protocols such as TLS, HTTP/2, WebSockets, DoH, and more, leveraging that knowledge to find innovative solutions
• Advanced Python Developer: Your coding abilities go far beyond basic scripting
• We're looking for a coder someone who can design and implement robust, efficient solutions for complex challenges
• Collaborative Innovator: While you excel as an independent problem-solver, you also thrive in a team environment that values open communication and continuous learning

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Shenzhen, GD, China

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
• NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows
• These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria
• All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion
• Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans
• NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative
• For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

Pay and application dates

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How to apply to NielsenIQ

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Practical preparation: Python

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Relevant skills

• Python
• JavaScript
• Excel
• communication