We’re looking for a Senior Security Engineer to join our Detection and Response (D&R) team! What you’ll do: • Design, pilot, and implement logging and alerting systems to detect malicious activity on Snap Inc.'s endpoints, infrastructure, networks, and cloud environments • Build tools and devise automation strategies to improve Snap Inc.’s ability to hunt threats and respond to intrusions  • Investigate events generated by the alerting pipeline and triage potential incidents • Utilize AI tools and high velocity engineering workflows to design and ship scalable services while upholding rigorous standards for code correctness, security, and production ready quality code. • Work closely with multiple Snap Inc. teams during incidents and drive response efforts • Identify, analyze, fingerprint and build threat intelligence on trends and developments in adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for sophisticated threat actors spanning APTs and cybercrime. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Proven experience in one or more of the following detection and response areas: digital forensics, malware analysis, incident management, host/network intrusion detection, threat intelligence • Proficiency in, or a strong aptitude for, leveraging AI tools to streamline development, paired with the critical judgment to audit generated output for architectural integrity, performance bottlenecks, and security risks. • Adaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools to remain at the forefront of engineering trends and modern development practices. • Strong development skills in Python and/or Go • Advanced knowledge of operating system internals, and a core competency in two or more of the following: macOS, Windows, Linux, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud Platform Minimum Qualifications:  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent years of experience in a related technical field • 6+ years of post-Bachelor’s security related experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 5+ year of post-grad security related experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field + 2+ years of post-grad security related experience Preferred Qualifications: • Demonstrated knowledge in threat hunting and developing logic to automate threat detection and incident response • Familiarity with cloud-based services and infrastructure (Google Cloud, Workspace, AWS, etc.) • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail • Practical experience in a BeyondCorp model • Work record of collaborating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of a company "Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.  : Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success! Compensation In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position.These pay zones may be modified in the future. Zone A: The base salary range for this position is $209,000-$313,000 annually. Zone B: The base salary range for this position is $199,000-$297,000 annually. Zone C: The base salary range for this position is $178,000-$266,000 annually. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.