Security Engineer (Builder)

Bellevue, WA • Menlo Park, CA • Washington, DC • New York, NY • Full Time+ 3 more•Full Time

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Security

Engineering

To help Meta secure its millions of technology assets, we're seeking a Security Engineer with software development skills to help us build and improve a system that measures the security risk of different assets around the world. This system, called Security Impact Rating (SIR), helps prioritize security efforts by identifying which assets pose the greatest potential risk. If building scalable security solutions to help protect the data of billions of users sounds exciting, this might be the role for you.

Security Engineer (Builder) 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

Minimum Qualifications

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 Qualifications

Experience coding and debugging with AI-assisted tools

Experience with AI prompt engineering

For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information.

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

$117,000/year to $173,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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