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Security Detection Engineer, Insider Trust

Security Detection Engineer, Insider Trust

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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 Detection Engineer, Insider Trust 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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Detection and Response Engineering, or similar Security Engineering role
• Understanding of insider threat concepts, behavioral/complex threat detection techniques and technologies
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Experience in technical security investigations and threat hunting including leveraging intelligence data to proactively identify and investigate suspicious behavior across networks and systems
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• 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
• Experience analyzing network, application, and host-based security events
• Background in security-focused software engineering, and designing scalable systems and data pipelines used to detect and respond to insider threats
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

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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.

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United States of America: $154,000/year to $217,000/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.

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