Security Engineer, Detection & Response

Scale AI

New York, NY, USA
$237,600—$297,000 usd py
On-site
Build and ship security tooling
Production-quality code
Cloud-native environments
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

$237,600—$297,000 USD

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • build and ship security tooling
  • production-quality code
  • cloud-native environments
  • modern cyber threats
  • digital incident investigations
  • threat intelligence platforms

Nice-to-have

  • reduce false positives
  • increase signal fidelity
  • developer velocity
  • actionable recommendations

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language
  • Hands-on experience designing detection pipelines
  • Practical experience with SIEM, EDR, and SOAR tools
  • Familiarity with digital forensics tools
  • Experience with cloud-native environments
  • Relevant security certifications are a plus

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