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Proof of Human Hiring Member of Technical Staff

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Proof of Human, a YC S23 startup, is hiring a Member of Technical Staff to join their team focused on human verification technology.

The role involves full-stack web development and research, with emphasis on backend and cloud infrastructure. Responsibilities include architecting scalable backend systems using AWS, Node, and Python, leading feature development from concept to deployment, and contributing to technical strategy.

The engineer will also collaborate cross-functionally and may assist in publishing scientific research at venues like Science and NeurIPS.

Candidates should have 3+ years of software development experience, strong backend skills, and proficiency in JavaScript, Node.js, and Python. Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure at scale is required, along with a quantitative background and eagerness to learn.

Founded in 2023 by Princeton PhDs Mayank Agrawal and Matt Hardy, Proof of Human builds bot detection, fraud prevention, and continuous authentication solutions. The company has published in Science, PNAS, and Nature Human Behaviour, and is backed by Y Combinator and Brickyard Ventures.