Staff Security Engineer: AI-Driven Vulnerability Defense

Uber; New York (NY); On-site; USD 232,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Equity

401(k) plan

Benefits

Job summary

Uber is seeking a Staff Security Engineer to drive the development of next-generation security platforms across the Enterprise Security team. You will design scalable security solutions, mentor engineers, and lead critical projects that protect Uber's corporate and production environments.

You will work across macOS, Windows, and Linux, apply automation and AI/ML, and partner with IT, product, and operations to strengthen defenses.

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of industry experience in a software development or security engineering environment.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Golang, Java, or Python.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, high-availability, and high-performance system design.
• Hands-on experience with Endpoint Security such as EDR, secure browser, and binary authentication.

Responsibilities

• Security Solution Development: Design, develop, and implement software solutions to automate and scale enterprise security defenses.
• System Architecture: Own the platform and tools for securing enterprise systems across macOS, Windows, and Linux.
• Technical Leadership: Set technical direction for specific projects by identifying priorities, managing expectations, and considering tradeoffs.
• Innovation: Leverage automation and AI/ML to transform enterprise defense from human-driven to AI-driven.
• Engineering Excellence: Champion best software engineering practices and empower teams to build a culture of quality and operational excellence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with IT, product, and operations teams to integrate security posture improvements across the entire environment.

Skills

Golang

Java

Python

Distributed systems

Endpoint Security

Education

BS/MS in CS/Engineering

Tools

CrowdStrike

SentinelOne

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Uber is seeking a Staff Security Engineer to drive the development of next-generation security platforms across the Enterprise Security team. You will design scalable security solutions, mentor engineers, and lead critical projects that protect Uber's corporate and production environments.

You will work across macOS, Windows, and Linux, apply automation and AI/ML, and partner with IT, product, and operations to strengthen defenses.