Security Engineer-Surface Coverage, Detection Engineering

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.Security Engineer-Surface Coverage, Detection Engineering 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 in Detection & Response Engineering or similar Security Engineering role

Experience building complex automations and integrations using Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platforms

Background in security-focused software engineering, designing large scale systems and data pipelines, or offensive security

Experience in threat hunting including leveraging intelligence data to proactively identify and iteratively investigates suspicious behavior across networks and systems

Broad knowledge across the Security domain, as well as thorough focus in one (or more) areas such as Logs and events processing, Incident Management, Digital Forensics, Offensive Security Testing, Detection and/or Response tooling development

Experience designing systems used for responding to both external and insider threats

Experience analyzing network and host-based security events

Knowledge of networking technologies, specifically TCP/IP and the related protocols

Knowledge of operating systems, file systems, and memory structures on Windows, MacOS and Linux

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

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