Sr Security Engineer

Uber•Seattle, WA

51d

About The Position

We are seeking a talented and experienced Sr Security Engineer to join our Threat Defense and Response team and help drive the next generation of AI-powered cyber defense capabilities. This role will focus on advancing our ability to identify, research, investigate, and respond to evolving threats across cyber defense. As cyber threats grow in speed and sophistication, this role will be instrumental in architecting and scaling security solutions that combine advanced engineering with deep security expertise. You will collaborate with cross-functional security and engineering teams, build automation that amplifies human defenders, and shape Uber's cyber defense strategy. Our mission is to protect, defend, and secure Uber's products, infrastructure and data by building highly available, scalable and extensible security platforms and services. We are focused on proactively identifying and remediating security risks as well as swiftly detecting and mitigating security incidents. In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, we continuously adapt and evolve our defenses in order to always stay one step ahead of potential threats.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in security engineering or closely related roles, with a focus on building and scaling security systems
Proficiency in at least one major programming language: Python, Go, Java, or C++
Strong understanding of core security principles
Hands-on experience in at least one cyber defense domain, such as: threat intelligence, threat hunting, threat modeling, vulnerability management, detection engineering, incident response

Nice To Haves

Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
Familiarity with cyber intelligence frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, the cyber kill chain, or the Diamond Model
Experience operationalizing threat intelligence using automation and AI - e.g., integrating intel into hunting workflows, automatically identifying intelligence relevant to an entity, automatically consuming intel in vulnerability management, etc
Hands-on experience with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerized platforms (Docker, Kubernetes)
Exposure to AI/ML concepts in security, such as anomaly detection, AI agent-driven workflows (production experience is a plus)
Proven ability to lead complex security or engineering projects from inception to delivery
Strong problem-solving skills and a track record of driving innovation in security engineering

Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable, reliable, and high-performance software platform and services for Uber's cyber defense
Drive development of AI agents that support cyber defense workflows including threat intelligence, hunting, research, and more.
Collaborate with cross-functional cybersecurity experts to translate requirements into automated, production-ready capabilities.
Collaborate with cross-functional software engineering teams to build end-to-end cyber defense solutions.
Contribute to strategy by defining what "good" looks like across cyber defense domains and guiding the team toward measurable outcomes.
Deliver high-quality, secure code and mentor junior engineers in both engineering and security best practices.

Benefits

you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp.
You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link [https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits](https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits).

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