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Security Detection Engineer, Insider Trust

Meta

Menlo Park, CAJob$154–217K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$154–217K/yr
Location
Menlo Park, CA
Work Authorization
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Job overview

Meta seeks a Security Engineer to design and implement AI-driven systems and tools that protect its products and internal infrastructure. The role develops security code, libraries, and frameworks; collaborates across teams; and experiments with technologies to address emerging threats. The engineer applies security expertise to complex challenges, mitigates risks, and mentors others. The posting requires at least five years of relevant experience and a computer science degree or equivalent experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Security Systems DesignSecurity Systems ImplementationAttacker TacticsPythonC/C++GoStakeholder CollaborationSecurity PrototypingDetection and Response EngineeringInsider Threat DetectionEthical AI PracticesSecurity InvestigationsThreat HuntingPrompt EngineeringAgent OrchestrationLog AnalysisSIEMSOARSecurity Event AnalysisSecurity Software EngineeringScalable Systems DesignData Pipeline DesignAI Workflow Integration

Qualifications

BS or MS in Computer Science or Related Field or Equivalent Experience5+ Years Security Systems Experience

Full job description

Summary:

We are seeking a Security Engineer who specializes in designing and implementing new systems and tools to enhance the security of Meta’s products and infrastructure. This role is ideal for individuals with deep security domain expertise who are passionate about building solutions and using AI to address evolving security requirements and use cases.

Required Skills:

Security Detection Engineer, Insider Trust Responsibilities:

  1. Design, prototype, and implement AI-driven security systems and tools to protect Meta’s products and internal infrastructure

  2. Develop and maintain security-focused code, libraries, and frameworks for use by Security Engineers, Analysts, and engineering teams

  3. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver scalable security solutions aligned with company objectives

  4. Rapidly experiment with and iterate on specialized security technologies, leveraging AI to address emerging threats and requirements

  5. Apply deep security expertise to solve complex challenges, mitigate risks, and mentor other engineers in advanced security domains

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience

  2. 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing security systems, tools, or frameworks

  3. Knowledge of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK framework)

  4. Proficiency in coding with experience in languages such as Python, C/C++, Go, or equivalent

  5. Experience collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders

  6. Ability to rapidly prototype and iterate on security solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Experience in Detection and Response Engineering, or similar Security Engineering role

  2. Understanding of insider threat concepts, behavioral/complex threat detection techniques and technologies

  3. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

  4. Experience in technical security investigations and threat hunting including leveraging intelligence data to proactively identify and investigate suspicious behavior across networks and systems

  5. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

  6. Experience with log analysis, and building complex automations and integrations using Security Information and Event Management(SIEM) or Security Orchestration, Automation and Response(SOAR) platforms

  7. Experience analyzing network, application, and host-based security events

  8. Background in security-focused software engineering, and designing scalable systems and data pipelines used to detect and respond to insider threats

  9. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

Public Compensation:

$154,000/year to $217,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].

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