Security Detection Engineer - Scale Threat Detection

Femtech Insider Ltd.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

Generous benefits

Job summary

WHOOP is hiring a Security Detection Engineer in Boston to enhance their Information Security team. The role involves developing high-fidelity detections, supporting incident investigations, and utilizing tools like YARA and SIGMA. Candidates should have 4+ years in Information Security, expertise in detection engineering, and strong scripting skills in languages such as Python or Go. Benefits include competitive pay of $130,000–$170,000, equity options, and a commitment to a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in Information Security, focusing on detection engineering.
• Strong understanding of attacker techniques and building detections on cloud telemetry.
• Ability to effectively communicate detection strategies to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and build high-signal detections across security layers.
• Develop and maintain detection logic aligned with real-world attacker behavior.
• Support incident investigations and work alongside various teams to improve detection coverage.

Skills

Information Security expertise

Detection engineering

Threat detection

Scripting in Python, Go, or PowerShell

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

YARA

SIGMA

Suricata

Job description

WHOOP is hiring a Security Detection Engineer in Boston to enhance their Information Security team. The role involves developing high-fidelity detections, supporting incident investigations, and utilizing tools like YARA and SIGMA. Candidates should have 4+ years in Information Security, expertise in detection engineering, and strong scripting skills in languages such as Python or Go. Benefits include competitive pay of $130,000–$170,000, equity options, and a commitment to a diverse work environment.