Security Engineer, Level 5 – Detection & Response

SNAP/SNAP

Security Engineer protecting Snap’s Snapchat ecosystem through threat detection and incident response. Building detection systems, automating investigations, and analyzing sophisticated cyber threats.

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in threat intelligence, incident management, and automation strategies while leveraging AI tools for scalable service design and security. Proficient in Python and/or Go, with a strong understanding of operating system internals and cloud environments.

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Threat IntelligenceIncident ManagementPython DevelopmentAI Tool ProficiencyCloud Services Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Digital ForensicsMalware AnalysisHost Intrusion DetectionNetwork Intrusion DetectionThreat HuntingAutomation Logic DevelopmentOperating System InternalsKubernetesAmazon Web ServicesGoogle Cloud Platform

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsCloud InfrastructureBeyondCorp Model

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityAPTCybercrimeIncident ResponseSecurity-related Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudGoGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesLinuxMacOSPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, pilot, and implement logging and alerting systems to detect malicious activity on 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 while maintaining code correctness, security, and production-ready quality
Work closely with multiple Snap Inc. teams during incidents and drive response efforts
Identify, analyze, fingerprint, and build threat intelligence on adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures for sophisticated threat actors, including 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, with judgment to audit 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
6+ years of post-Bachelor’s security-related experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field plus 5+ years of post-graduate security-related experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field plus 2+ years of post-graduate security-related experience
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
Work record of 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 including equity in the form of RSUs