Design and build alerts and automated response playbooks to resolve those alerts
Work closely with system owners to ingest new log feeds for security monitoring
Build automated testing to verify the detection methods continue to work
Develop integrations between the SOAR tool and APIs
Be on the frontlines of Incident Response, actively investigating issues and protecting Upstart

Requirements

1+ years in a Detection Engineering or Incident Response role
Assume breach mindset, chasing down all threads to completion
Strong Log-fu (ability to build robust log search queries)
Intermediate proficiency in at least one programming language (preferably Python)
Strong git (rebasing doesn't scare you!)
AWS Experience & Infra as Code management of resources (preferred)
OSX Endpoint Investigation Experience (preferred)
Internal Application Development Experience (preferred)
SaaS Application security experience (preferred)
Experience in a high-security environment (preferred)
Experience with managing Threat Intelligence (preferred)

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
Generous 401(k) plan with Upstart matching $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 per year
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees
Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, with multiple plan options - Upstart covers 90% to 100% of the cost depending on the plans you choose
Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans
Income protection benefits, including company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, with options to purchase supplemental coverage
Paid time off, sick and safe time, and company holidays
Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments
Family-centered benefits through Carrot and Cleo, supporting fertility, parenthood, and caregiving
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources
Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service
Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal development, based on what matters most to you
Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work, no matter where you work from
Connection and community through team events and onsites, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)
Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our four offices, located in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City (opening Summer 2026!).

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Detection EngineeringIncident ResponseLog search queriesPythonGitAWSInfra as CodeOSX Endpoint InvestigationInternal Application DevelopmentSaaS Application security

Soft Skills

Assume breach mindsetProblem-solvingAttention to detailInvestigative skills