Security Engineering Manager, Detection

Security Engineering Manager, Detection & Response Join to apply for the Security Engineering Manager, Detection & Response role at Snap Inc. Snap Inc is a technology company that empowers people to express themselves, live in the moment, and learn about the world. Our core products are Snapchat, Lens Studio, and Spectacles. Snap Engineering builds sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of users worldwide. We are committed to the well‑being of everyone in our global community and value privacy, speed, and precision. What you’ll do Identify opportunities and assume direct ownership of multi‑year, high‑impact initiatives that scale our security monitoring efforts cost‑effectively. Ensure that security monitoring infrastructure, investigation tooling, and automation systems we build consistently demonstrate high technical quality and operational excellence. Make judicious prioritization decisions that balance short‑term goals versus long‑term security outcomes, team productivity, operational posture, and system health. Participate directly in D&R operations, investigate events generated by the alerting pipeline, and triage potential incidents. Work closely with multiple Snap Inc. teams during security incidents and drive response efforts. Align the team’s direction with the strategic goals of the organization and participate in quarterly/annual planning exercises. Facilitate effective collaboration across different stakeholders, dependencies, and cross‑organizational partners. Invest in your team members’ career growth, use effective performance management tools, and build mechanisms to delegate execution and ensure excellence. Recruit high‑caliber engineers to your team and build an engaging, collaborative, and productive team that positively influences the culture of the broader organization. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Proven experience in digital forensics, malware analysis, incident management, host/network intrusion detection, or threat intelligence. Development skills in Python, Go, and/or Java. Advanced knowledge of operating system internals, with core competency in two or more of the following: macOS, Windows, Linux, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud Platform. Minimum Qualifications 9+ years of experience in security monitoring or a related security role. 2+ years of experience in engineering management. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent technical 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. Benefits 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. EEO Statement Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. #J-18808-Ljbffr