Security Engineer, Level 5, Detection & Response

We’re looking for a Senior Security Engineer to join our Detection & Response (D & R) team.

• Design, pilot, and implement logging and alerting systems to detect malicious activity on Snap Inc.'s endpoints, infrastructure, networks, and cloud environments.
• Build tools and devise automation strategies to improve Snap Inc.’s ability to hunt threats and respond to intrusions.
• Investigate events generated by the alerting pipeline and triage potential incidents.
• Utilize AI tools and high‑velocity engineering workflows to design and ship scalable services while upholding rigorous standards for code correctness, security, and production‑ready quality code.
• Work closely with multiple Snap Inc. teams during incidents and drive response efforts.
• Identify, analyze, fingerprint, and build threat intelligence on trends and developments in adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for sophisticated threat actors spanning APTs and cybercrime.

• Proven experience in one or more of the following detection and response areas: digital forensics, malware analysis, incident management, host/network intrusion detection, threat intelligence.
• Proficiency in, or a strong aptitude for, leveraging AI tools to streamline development, paired with the critical judgment to audit generated output for architectural integrity, performance bottlenecks, and security risks.
• Adaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools to remain at the forefront of engineering trends and modern development practices.
• Strong development skills in Python and/or Go.
• Advanced knowledge of operating system internals, and a core competency in two or more of the following: macOS, Windows, Linux, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud Platform.

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent years of experience in a related technical field.
• 6+ years of post‑Bachelor’s security‑related experience; or
• Master’s degree in a technical field + 5+ years of post‑grad security‑related experience; or
• PhD in a relevant technical field + 2+ years of post‑grad security‑related experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge in threat hunting and developing logic to automate threat detection and incident response.
• Familiarity with cloud‑based services and infrastructure (Google Cloud, Workspace, AWS, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail.
• Practical experience in a Beyond Corp model.
• Work record of collaborating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of a company.

Benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long‑term success.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):
Base salary $209,000–$313,000 annually. Zone B: $199,000–$297,000 annually. Zone C: $178,000–$266,000 annually. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

EOE, including disability/vets.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (e.g., the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).

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