Security Engineer, Level 5 – Detection & Response

Snap Inc.

Security Engineer protecting Snap’s Snapchat ecosystem through threat detection and incident response. Building automated security tooling across endpoints, networks, cloud infrastructure, and operating systems.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $209,000 - $313,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing logging and alerting systems, threat intelligence, and incident management, with strong development skills in Python and/or Go. Proficient in leveraging AI tools for automation and security, with a solid understanding of operating systems and cloud environments.

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Python DevelopmentGo DevelopmentThreat IntelligenceIncident ManagementCloud Services

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Hard Skills

Digital ForensicsMalware AnalysisHost Intrusion DetectionNetwork Intrusion DetectionThreat HuntingAutomation StrategiesOperating System InternalsSecurity StandardsIncident ResponseAI Tools

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesAmazon Web ServicesGoogle Cloud PlatformMacOSWindowsLinuxBeyondCorp

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in a Technical FieldPhD in a Relevant Technical Field

Industry Keywords

CybercrimeAPTThreat DetectionIncident ManagementCloud-Based Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudGoGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesLinuxMacOSPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, pilot, and implement logging and alerting systems for endpoints, infrastructure, networks, and cloud environments
Build tools and devise automation strategies to improve threat hunting and intrusion response
Investigate events generated by the alerting pipeline and triage potential incidents
Use AI tools and high-velocity engineering workflows to design and ship scalable services
Uphold rigorous standards for code correctness, security, and production-ready quality
Collaborate with multiple Snap Inc. teams during incidents and drive response efforts
Identify, analyze, fingerprint, and build threat intelligence on adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures spanning APTs and cybercrime

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in one or more of: digital forensics, malware analysis, incident management, host/network intrusion detection, or threat intelligence
Proficiency in or strong aptitude for leveraging AI tools to streamline development and auditing generated output for architectural integrity, performance bottlenecks, and security risks
Adaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools
Strong development skills in Python and/or Go
Advanced knowledge of operating system internals
Core competency in two or more of: macOS, Windows, Linux, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, or Google Cloud Platform
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent years of experience in a related technical field; or Master's degree in a technical field; or PhD in a relevant technical field
6+ years of post-Bachelor’s security-related experience, or 5+ years of post-graduate security-related experience with a Master's degree, or 2+ years of post-graduate security-related experience with a PhD
Knowledge of threat hunting and developing logic to automate threat detection and incident response
Familiarity with cloud-based services and infrastructure, including Google Cloud, Workspace, and AWS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with high attention to detail
Practical experience in a BeyondCorp model
Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of a company

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid parental leave
Comprehensive medical coverage
Emotional and mental health support programs
Compensation packages with equity in the form of RSUs
Office-based collaboration under Snap's “default together” approach