Security Engineering Manager - AI for Security, web and mobile techstack

Meta; New York (NY); On-site; USD 184,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Security Engineering Manager for AI-driven security across web and mobile tech stacks. You will lead a team of engineers focused on securing Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger by building automation to detect, fix, mitigate, and prevent vulnerabilities.

You will partner with product, data science, and engineering teams to design strategies, scale security using AI, and drive multi-year roadmaps while maintaining high-performance practices and strong cross-functional

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience in Security.
• 8+ years in Security or Software Engineering, including 3+ years in technical management.
• Proven track record supporting security research or engineering teams.
• Experience across organizational boundaries to drive company-wide impact.
• Ability to lead cross-functional programs and complex roadmaps.
• Scripting experience with PHP, Python, Perl, Ruby, etc.
• Broad knowledge across security, systems design, offensive security and detection engineering.

Responsibilities

• Influence and align the organization’s vision and strategy with multi-year roadmaps.
• Measure impact, set goals, and manage resources for timely delivery.
• Partner with leadership for org design, contribution and prioritization.
• Participate in technical design and strategy discussions.
• Lead engineering practices to sustain a high-performance team.
• Integrate security in evolving environments with creative solutions.
• Build relationships with cross-functional partners to execute projects.
• Hire, grow, and enable a high-performing team to fulfill the mission.
• Collaborate with Product Management/Data Science/Data Engineering on metrics and goals.

Skills

Security leadership

Security engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Scripting: Python

Systems security

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent in Security

Job description

Meta’s security team is the central engine driving data and system security. We work across all parts of the company, from corporate infrastructure to production to external services, interfacing with nearly every team in the company. We are looking for a Security Engineering Manager to support a team of engineers using AI to scale security across Meta's products. You’ll support a team of security engineers who specialize in web and mobileOS security. You will be working across engineering teams supporting Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. Your team will be developing, deploying, and managing automation to find, fix, mitigate, and prevent vulnerabilities.

Security Engineering Manager - AI for Security, web and mobile techstack Responsibilities:

• Influence and align the organization’s vision and strategy, while engaging your team to develop and deliver specific, multi-year roadmaps, programs, and projects. Ensure prioritization, resourcing, and timely delivery of this work within a changing business environment
• Measure the impact of your team and set clear expectations and goals
• Partner with leadership to influence and drive org design, contribution and prioritization
• Participate in technical design and strategy
• Lead and guide engineering practices to sustain a high-performance team
• Integrate security in a constantly evolving environment where process is fluid and creative solutions are the norm
• Build, cultivate, and maintain positive relationships with cross-functional partners to enable the team to effectively and efficiently execute on project work
• Hire, grow, and build a high-performing team to achieve the team’s mission
• Work across partners in Product Management, Data Science, and Data Engineering to design and iterate on metrics and goals related to attack enumeration and detection coverage and validation

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience in Security
• 8+ years of experience in Security or Software Engineering, including 3+ years of hands‑on technical management in security engineering or security software engineering in product‑driven environments
• Proven track record of supporting security research, engineering, or other technical teams
• Demonstrated experience in working across organizational boundaries to achieve company‑wide impact
• Experience leading and managing complex cross‑functional programs
• Scripting experience with an interpreted programming language (PHP, Python, Perl, Ruby, etc.)
• Broad knowledge across security, systems design, offensive security, and detection engineering domains

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Background in security‑focused software engineering, designing large scale systems and data pipelines, or in offensive security
• Expertise in one or more security domains such as web application security, Android security, and iOS security
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Broad knowledge across the Security domain, as well as deep focus in one (or more) areas such as vulnerability detection and prevention

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidavitative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].

$184,000/year to $257,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.