{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6bfc8faed3d3dd16d0f41b12","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6bfc8faed3d3dd16d0f41b12","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6bfc8faed3d3dd16d0f41b12","title":"Staff Security Engineer","description":"About The RoleOur mission is to protect, defend, and secure Uber's products, infrastructure, and data by building highly available, scalable, and extensible security solutions and services. We are seeking a Staff Security Engineer to join the Cyber Defense team to drive the development of our next-generation security platforms focused on leveraging AI/ML/GenAI. In this role, you will be a passionate and pragmatic technologist, designing scalable systems while delivering high-quality code.You will architect and implement industry-leading security solutions, including the AI-orchestrated attack platform and autonomous security agents, to stay ahead of sophisticated, AI-driven threats. As a Staff Engineer, you are not only a technical role model but also an empathic leader and humble teacher, mentoring a team of passionate engineers while delivering uniquely challenging projects. What the Candidate Will Do ----AI-Driven Red Teaming Platform: Architect and implement the end-to-end AI-driven red teaming platform to automate threat intelligence processing, vulnerability research, and attack execution.Agentic Incident Response: Design and build autonomous security agents for threat hunting and incident triage/response to achieve defense at machine speed.Secure AI Environment: Define and maintain secure, air-gapped environments for the safe development and execution of advanced AI/ML models for adversary simulations.Technical Leadership: Set technical direction for specific projects by identifying priorities, managing expectations, and considering tradeoffs.Engineering Excellence: Champion best software engineering practices and empower teams to build a culture of quality and operational excellence.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with IT, product, and various security teams to integrate security posture improvements across the entire environment. Basic Qualifications ----BS/MS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.7+ years of industry experience in a software development or security engineering environment.Proficiency in programming languages such as Golang, Java, or Python.Deep understanding of distributed systems, high-availability, and high-performance system design.Hands-on experience with Cyber Defense such as incident response, investigation, and threat detection. Preferred Qualifications ----Master's Degree or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security or a related field.Prior experience in Red Teaming, building AI-driven attack tools, threat detection, and incident response.Deep experience incorporating GenAI agents into production security services, specifically for automation or vulnerability discovery.In-depth knowledge of security software frameworks, including EDR solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne) and SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Chronicle).Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001).~~ ~~, For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$232,000 per year - USD$258,000 per year.For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$232,000 per year - USD$258,000 per year.For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$232,000 per year - USD$258,000 per year.For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$232,000 per year - USD$258,000 per year.For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits. 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