Cloud Security Engineer

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.Cloud Security Engineer Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Extensive knowledge of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures

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

Experience collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Ability to rapidly prototype and iterate on security solutions

Experience on securing cloud deployments, IAC (Infrastructure as Code) deployments for cloud (terraform)

Experience addressing security problems by building scalable engineering solutions

Experience influencing software engineers building security products

Experience creating metrics to measure service and program effectiveness and consistency

Experience making contributions to the security or privacy community (public research, OSS, blogging, presentations, etc.)

Minimum QualificationsPreferred Qualifications For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information. About Meta Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
$147,000/year to $208,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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