Security Engineer, Detection & Response

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San Francisco, CA, USA
Base: $237,600—$297,000 usd; bonus/equity: equity ...
On-site
Production-quality code
Detection logic across cloud
Incident response automation
You will design and ship high-precision detections across cloud services and enterprise SaaS, develop automation that shortens response timelines, and mature the telemetry pipelines that make it all possible

Job Summary

  • You will design and ship high-precision detections across cloud services and enterprise SaaS, develop automation that shortens response timelines, and mature the telemetry pipelines that make it all possible.
  • You will structure investigations, analyze root causes, and clearly communicate the significance of security incidents, their impact, and recommended remediation steps — but you'll also turn those findings into durable engineering improvements: better detections, tighter schemas, and smarter automation.
  • Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits.

Matching Summary

You will design and ship high-precision detections across cloud services and enterprise SaaS, develop automation that shortens response timelines, and mature the telemetry pipelines that make it all possible.

Salary

Base: $237,600—$297,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Equity compensation; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • production-quality code
  • detection logic across cloud
  • incident response automation
  • telemetry pipelines
  • digital incident investigations
  • threat intelligence platforms

Nice-to-have

  • production-grade code
  • measurable performance
  • shorten response timelines
  • reduce false positives
  • actionable recommendations
  • security certifications

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language
  • Hands-on experience designing or improving detection pipelines
  • Practical experience with SIEM, EDR, and SOAR tools
  • Strong understanding of modern cyber threats
  • Familiarity with digital forensics tools
  • Experience with cloud-native environments

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