TL;DR

Manager Security Engineering (Detection & Response): Lead and scale security monitoring, detection, and response infrastructure and operations with an accent on multi-year high-impact initiatives and operational excellence. Focus on directing incident investigations, collaborating cross-functionally, and managing a high-performing security engineering team.

Location: Must work onsite in Los Angeles or Palo Alto, United States, with 4+ days per week in office

Salary: $251,000-$377,000 annually depending on location and experience

Company

Snapchat is a leading technology company focused on camera-based communication, augmented reality, and innovative social products.

What you will do

  • Own and lead multi-year initiatives to scale security monitoring and detection capabilities cost-effectively
  • Ensure high technical quality and operational excellence of security monitoring infrastructure and automation
  • Prioritize short-term and long-term security goals balancing team productivity and system health
  • Participate directly in detection and response operations, investigating alerts and triaging incidents
  • Collaborate with multiple teams during security incidents and drive response efforts
  • Manage team direction aligned with organizational strategy and support career growth and recruitment

Requirements

  • Must be located in the United States and work onsite in Los Angeles or Palo Alto with 4+ days per week in office
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years industry experience or advanced degree with relevant experience
  • At least 1 year experience as an Engineering Manager
  • Proven expertise in detection and response areas such as digital forensics, malware analysis, incident management, threat intelligence
  • Development skills in Python, Go, and/or Java
  • Advanced knowledge of OS internals and cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud), Kubernetes

Nice to have

  • Experience with threat hunting and automating threat detection and incident response
  • Familiarity with BeyondCorp security model
  • Strong communication skills and collaboration with stakeholders at all levels

Culture & Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage, paid parental leave, and mental health support
  • Equity in the form of RSUs
  • Dynamic, diverse, and inclusive work environment
  • Competitive compensation based on skills, experience, and location
  • “Default together” policy requiring onsite presence 4+ days per week