Senior Security Engineer - Detection and Response

Role Overview Pinterest is hiring a Security Software Engineer II focused on Detection and Response. This role can be based in San Francisco, CA or remote within the US. What You Will Do Develop and refine detection strategies to identify security threats across the Pinterest platform. Implement and improve response protocols to address incidents efficiently. Work closely with teams from different disciplines to spot vulnerabilities and strengthen defenses. Support efforts to reduce incident response times and protect the safety of Pinterest’s user community. Location This position is open to candidates in San Francisco, CA or remote within the United States.

About Our TeamAt OpenAI, our commitment to security is integral to our mission of ensuring that artificial general intelligence serves the betterment of humanity.Our dedicated Security team safeguards OpenAI's innovative technology, workforce, and products. We emphasize a technical yet operational approach, supporting all research and products across the organization. Our core principles include prioritizing impactful security measures, empowering researchers, preparing for future technologies, and cultivating a robust security culture.About This OpportunityAs a Security Engineer specializing in Detection and Response, you'll collaborate with our talented engineers and researchers to build, manage, and secure groundbreaking AI technologies. Your role will encompass all facets of Detection & Response, contributing as a versatile generalist within the Security team. Key responsibilities include:Lead initiatives across various security domains including Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Offensive Security, and Detection and Response.Innovate solutions to address emerging security challenges.Collaborate on pioneering AI research and leverage AI to enhance OpenAI’s security posture.This position may be based in San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, or New York City, NY. We adopt a hybrid work model, requiring three days in the office per week, and provide relocation assistance for new hires.Your Contributions Will Include:Innovating and enhancing Detection and Response infrastructure.Developing tools for the management of detection rule lifecycles.Creating, measuring, and refining detection rules for effective and sustainable operations.Automating manual response workflows.Ensuring visibility and management of OpenAI’s endpoint fleet (macOS, Windows).Driving advancements in identity access management (IAM), device management, and our utilization of public cloud services (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure).You Will Excel in This Role If You Have:Experience in cybersecurity or a related field.Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and/or other cloud infrastructure platforms.Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for security innovation.

At Discord, we empower over 200 million users each month to connect, communicate, and collaborate in their gaming experiences. With more than 90% of our users engaging in video games, our platform serves as a vital hub for gaming communities. Our mission is to enhance the social aspect of gaming by enabling seamless interactions among players before, during, and after gameplay.Discord is dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging for all users. Our commitment to security and privacy ensures that communications remain safe and confidential, which is essential to our continued success.We are on the lookout for a talented Senior Detection and Response Engineer to join our dynamic Detection & Response Team (DART). Our team is focused on engineering innovative detection systems, automating response processes, and developing tools to proactively combat threats rather than merely responding to them. If you are passionate about security and enjoy transforming investigative insights into robust automated solutions, we would love to hear from you!

About Scribd:At Scribd Inc., we ignite curiosity and foster a vibrant ecosystem of stories and knowledge. Our mission is to democratize access to ideas and empower collective wisdom through our innovative platforms: Everand, Scribd, Slideshare, and Fable. Join us as we create an inclusive environment where creativity and collaboration thrive.We believe in cultivating a culture where authenticity and boldness flourish—encouraging open discussions and commitment to our goals while embracing the unexpected. Every team member is empowered to prioritize customer needs and take meaningful actions.Our flexible work policy, Scribd Flex, enhances individual work styles while fostering community connections. We encourage team members to collaborate intentionally through in-person moments, regardless of their location.We're looking for team members who embody "GRIT"—a blend of passion and perseverance towards long-term objectives. We seek individuals who can set and achieve Goals, deliver Results, offer Innovative solutions, and positively impact the Team's culture through collaboration.Role OverviewAs a Senior Security Engineer on our Infrastructure Security team, you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding our applications, platforms, and users. As we scale, we're enhancing our Detection & Response capabilities, transitioning towards a time-based security model that prioritizes speed, signal quality, and resilience as core design principles.

Join our dynamic Security Engineering team as a Senior Security Engineer specializing in Detection and Incident Response. In this pivotal role, you will blend the realms of security operations and software engineering, not only investigating incidents but also developing the systems that detect, contain, and prevent them. Your contributions will involve designing and deploying high-precision detection mechanisms across cloud services and enterprise SaaS platforms, crafting automation to expedite response times, and enhancing telemetry pipelines essential for robust security measures.Your expertise in coding will be as vital as your incident triaging skills. You will structure investigations, analyze root causes, and clearly communicate the implications of security incidents to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Additionally, you'll leverage these insights to drive lasting engineering improvements, resulting in better detections and smarter automation.

Role Overview Writer Inc. is hiring a Security Engineer focused on Detection and Response in San Francisco, CA. This position centers on building and maintaining security controls that safeguard the company’s digital assets. What You Will Do Develop and implement security measures to protect systems and data. Collaborate with teams across the company to strengthen security practices. Respond to security incidents and help improve incident response processes. Location This role is based in San Francisco, CA.

Role overview Benchling is looking for a Detection and Response Engineer in San Francisco, CA. This role focuses on protecting company systems and applications from security threats. The engineer will use experience in incident response and threat detection to help maintain strong security and system integrity.

About Our TeamAt OpenAI, we believe that the development of artificial general intelligence must be conducted in a way that is safe and beneficial for all of humanity. Security is paramount to our mission and underpins every aspect of our work.Our Security team is dedicated to safeguarding OpenAI’s technology, personnel, and products. We adopt a highly technical approach to our creations while maintaining operational excellence in execution. Our core tenets include prioritizing impactful initiatives, empowering our researchers, anticipating future technological advancements, and fostering a robust security culture.About the PositionAs a Security Engineer specializing in insider threat detection and response, you will collaborate with our talented engineers and researchers to build and secure groundbreaking AI technologies. This role emphasizes the identification and mitigation of insider threats, ensuring the protection of OpenAI's most sensitive assets. Key responsibilities will include:Key Responsibilities:Innovate and enhance our detection and response infrastructure to automate comprehensive workflows for detection and investigation.Develop, assess, and refine detection rules to guarantee effective and sustainable operations.Lead projects across OpenAI’s technology landscape focusing on insider threats, including access abuse and intellectual property theft, as well as emerging risks associated with AI infrastructure.Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as HR, Legal, and investigative units, providing technical insights and evidence to support thorough investigations.Engage in pioneering AI research initiatives, leveraging AI to bolster OpenAI’s security framework.Ideal Candidate Profile:A minimum of 5 years of experience in a detection/response or insider risk role; we welcome both mid-level and senior applicants.Proficient in operating systems and platforms, including macOS, Windows, Linux, and Kubernetes, with hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure.Strong knowledge of modern adversarial tactics, data exfiltration methods, and experience in managing and leading incident responses.Demonstrated proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.

As an Incident Manager in the Detection & Response team, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our systems and data. You will be responsible for leading incident response efforts, coordinating with various teams to ensure rapid resolution of incidents, and enhancing our incident management processes. This position requires a keen understanding of security vulnerabilities and incident management best practices.

Join Cloudflare as a Threat Detection and Incident Response Intern for the Summer of 2026! This exciting opportunity is designed for students who are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to learn about detecting and responding to threats in a dynamic environment. You will work alongside experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience that will enhance your skills and prepare you for a successful career in the field.

Embark on an exciting journey as a Threat Detection and Incident Response Intern at Cloudflare for the summer of 2026. This internship will provide you with the hands-on experience needed to thrive in the field of cybersecurity. You will work closely with our expert team to monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents while contributing to innovative projects that protect our global network.

About Our TeamAt OpenAI, our Security organization is dedicated to fostering safe and responsible innovation on a global scale. As our systems, infrastructure, and research capabilities expand, we are committed to investing in top-tier security measures that protect our people, products, and users while maintaining our momentum in progress.Our team is focused on safeguarding OpenAI’s environments by developing sophisticated detection systems, enhancing real-time response capabilities, scaling telemetry and logging infrastructure, and providing actionable threat intelligence to proactively counter adversaries.About the RoleWe are on the lookout for a Global Detection and Response Lead who will take ownership of and enhance OpenAI’s cybersecurity detection and response operations. In this pivotal role, you will establish the strategy and oversee the execution of security monitoring, incident response, recovery, and post-incident enhancements across our global infrastructure.As a hands-on leader with substantial technical credibility and acute operational instincts, you will build and mentor high-performing teams, collaborate closely with Infrastructure, Research, Product Security, Enterprise Security, IT, and Engineering to ensure that detection and response capabilities are integrated into the systems that drive OpenAI.This role demands strategic thinking combined with practical leadership skills, requiring deep technical expertise, operational discipline, and the ability to cultivate high-performing teams in a dynamic environment.Key Responsibilities:Lead global detection and response operations, ensuring continuous monitoring, triage, investigation, containment, and remediation of security incidents across diverse networks and infrastructures.Mentor and manage several teams of senior engineers focused on observability, detection and response, and threat intelligence, strategically expanding these functions as OpenAI’s computational capacity and platform aspirations grow.Ensure exceptional operational readiness through management of incident response playbooks, on-call procedures, escalation protocols, and ongoing enhancements to response efficacy and agility.Enhance detection effectiveness by collaborating with engineering teams to ensure essential telemetry is accessible, reliable, and actionable across cloud, corporate, and production environments.Work collaboratively across all departments to assess and address emerging security challenges and risks.

Mercor is looking for a Software Engineer specializing in fraud detection. This full-time position is based in either San Francisco or New York City. The focus is on building and refining systems that protect both the company and its clients from fraudulent activity. Key responsibilities Design and develop tools to identify and reduce fraud across mercor’s platforms. Implement solutions that detect suspicious patterns and prevent threats before they escalate. Collaborate with colleagues from various disciplines to strengthen fraud detection strategies. Collaboration and technology This role requires regular interaction with engineering, product, and other internal teams. The work involves using modern technology to keep mercor’s systems secure and resilient.

This position is open to remote candidates across the U.S., with a preference for those located in the San Francisco/Bay Area or Seattle/Bellevue. U.S. citizenship is required.Databricks is on the lookout for a highly skilled and strategic Senior Staff Security Engineer specializing in Incident Response to bolster our Incident Response team. In this critical role, you will make decisions that will significantly influence the long-term success of Databricks' security framework, crafting solutions that pave the way for future opportunities even when paths are unclear. Your contributions will be vital in shaping a multi-year technology strategy for key sectors of our business, involving multiple systems and teams, and consistently delivering large-scale projects aligned with corporate objectives.The Incident Response team is dedicated to swiftly, effectively, and uniformly addressing security threats, incidents, and investigations to safeguard our customers, employees, and enterprise data. Utilizing Databricks' own platform for near-real-time log analytics, alerting, and forensics, we embody a philosophy of "Security for Databricks on Databricks." As a Senior Staff Security Engineer, you will tackle the most challenging Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) tasks, navigate complex, ambiguous problems, and enhance the organization’s efficiency through systems enablement, tool creation, or policy innovation.Your Impact:Strategic Direction & Technical Vision: Influence the organization's roadmap and lead discussions on vital technology domains, fostering adoption and contributing decisions with long-term implications for Databricks' success.Incident Leadership & Crisis Management: Spearhead intricate investigations and impact assessments, executing crisis management through the Incident Management System (IMS). Collaborate with various stakeholders and convey findings to executive leadership, ensuring effective handling of significant security incidents with minimal operational disruption.Advanced Threat Management: Demonstrate expert knowledge across all cloud services utilized by Databricks (AWS, Azure, GCP), possessing a deep understanding of the architecture of essential business components and articulating their security and risk parameters. Propel the creation of a sophisticated threat detection and response program aimed at significantly reducing Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) and Mean Time to Respond (MTTR) to security incidents.Technical Innovation & Automation: Design scalable security solutions that leverage automation to enhance incident response efficiency and effectiveness.

Join our dynamic team at Mercury as a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Fraud Detection. In this role, you will leverage your engineering expertise to develop innovative solutions that enhance our fraud prevention strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable systems that protect our users and ensure the integrity of our platform.We are looking for a passionate engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to take on challenges that impact our customers' experience. Your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of financial security.

Join Pinterest as a Security Software Engineer II within our Corporate Security team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing security solutions that protect our platform and its users. Your expertise will contribute to the implementation of innovative security measures while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure a secure environment.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has relentlessly focused on developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and significantly reduce the number of lives lost to traffic incidents. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and is adaptable for various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips and a remarkable track record of autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads, we continue to lead the way across 15+ states in the U.S.Your Responsibilities:Design, develop, test, and maintain C++ software systems, tools, and infrastructure to support real-world event and incident response.Build and enhance mission-critical tools and systems to enable Waymo to scale and expand into new markets.Collaborate effectively with Product, UX, and other engineering teams to develop systems and processes that adapt to evolving business needs.Deliver innovative solutions to challenges in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Join Anthropic as a Security Engineer specializing in Detection & Response, where you will lead efforts to secure our pioneering AI systems. In this crucial role, you will develop innovative solutions to monitor for threats, investigate incidents swiftly, and coordinate with various teams to ensure robust security protocols. You will have a unique opportunity to shape our security capabilities in collaboration with our elite research and engineering teams, making a real impact in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

RDQ226R609 - This position is open to candidates located anywhere in the United States. At Databricks, we are passionate about empowering data teams to tackle the world’s most challenging issues, from detecting security threats to advancing cancer drug development. We achieve this by building and operating an exceptional data and AI infrastructure platform, allowing our clients to concentrate on the critical challenges that define their missions. As a key member of the Security Continuous Monitoring team, you will be instrumental in developing and scaling Databricks Security systems on our platform. Your responsibilities will include designing, testing, and implementing data pipelines to evaluate the security configurations of Cloud, SaaS, and on-premise tools. You will create and deploy reliable supporting security tools for managing and assessing security posture, integrate with third-party applications, and engage with cloud APIs (AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform). You will lead and oversee projects from conception to completion, facilitating data collection and integration with our vulnerability and threat detection initiatives. In this role, you will be an individual contributor on the Security Continuous Monitoring team, reporting directly to the Director of Continuous Monitoring.