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Uber

Sr Security Engineer

Uber, Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087

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Uber . 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. What the Candidate Will Do

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 Basic Qualifications

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 Preferred Qualifications

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 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 Compensation and Benefits

For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$202,000 per year - USD$224,000 per year. For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$202,000 per year - USD$224,000 per year. For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$202,000 per year - USD$224,000 per year. For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$202,000 per year - USD$224,000 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. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.

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