Security Engineer (Builder)
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The Meta security organization is seeking an experienced Security Engineer who loves to build their way out of security problems. We strive to go beyond just identifying security vulnerabilities and flaws. We want to 'treat security as an engineering problem,' solving problems through clever, scalable, automated solutions. We want to knock down whole swaths of vulnerabilities at once and eliminate classes of problems so that they never recur in the future. If you love security but also love spending tons of time coding, this might be the ideal role for you!
Security Engineer (Builder) Responsibilities:
- Work with teams of security engineers and developers to architect scalable solutions to complex problems
- Build out proofs of concept, tools, and/or platforms to address security problems at scale
- Lead other engineers in creating solutions
- Eliminate classes of security problems by shifting the detection and preventions left into the developer workflow
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure security maturity work is being prioritized and addressed in ways both timely and durable
- Provide architectural, design, and threat-based guidance to software development teams to improve security maturity before code is created
- BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years work experience securing enterprise-scale software and services
- 5+ years work experience writing code in Python, PHP, Java, Ruby, Go, Rust, C/C++ (or similar languages)
- Experience addressing security problems via building scaled engineering solutions
- Experience in reviewing distributed systems design and conducting threat model assessment of software and services
- Background in security-focused software engineering, security engineering, and/or building internal-facing security products
- Broad knowledge of security domains
- Contributions to the security community (eg, OSS contributions, public research, blogging, presentations, bug bounty, etc.)
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.
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$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.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Pension
- Company Equity
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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