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Meta · 4 hours ago

Security Engineer (Builder)

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. They are seeking a Security Engineer with software development skills to enhance their Security Impact Rating system, which prioritizes security efforts by assessing the risk of various technology assets.

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Responsibilities

Rank different types of technology assets based on their security risks
Identify and collect security signals (data points) that indicate the risk level of each asset
Design algorithms that calculate a security risk score for assets based on these signals and their relationships
Create code to implement these algorithms and integrate them into the company’s security infrastructure
Validate and test the accuracy of the risk scores through manual review and automated testing
Collaborate with other engineers, security analysts, and stakeholders to review designs, share progress, and communicate results
Monitor the system after launch to ensure it continues to provide accurate and useful risk ratings, and make improvements as needed
Author clear technical documentation

Qualification

Security systems designProgramming in PythonAlgorithm designBackend development languagesSecurity fundamentalsAttacker tactics knowledgeRapid prototypingAI-assisted codingAI prompt engineeringProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailCollaboration skillsTechnical documentation

Required

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in designing and implementing security systems, tools, or frameworks
Demonstrated programming skills in languages commonly used for backend development (e.g., PHP, Python, SQL)
Experience designing and implementing algorithms that process complex data
Familiarity with security fundamentals such as access control, data sensitivity, data classification methodology, and risk assessment
Problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Extensive knowledge of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures
Proficiency in coding with experience in languages such as Python, C/C++, Go, or equivalent
Experience collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to rapidly prototype and iterate on security solutions

Preferred

Experience coding and debugging with AI-assisted tools
Experience with AI prompt engineering

Benefits

Bonus
Equity
Benefits

Company

Meta's mission is to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kathryn Glickman
Director, CEO Communications
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Christine Lu
CTO Business Engineering NA
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