Network Threat Detection Engineer

Meta's Network Threat Detection team is seeking an experienced engineer to secure the infrastructure connecting over a billion users. This role combines security expertise with innovative engineering to protect Meta's vast network infrastructure and user base. As a Network Threat Detection Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of defending against both internal and external threats, working with cutting-edge security technologies and frameworks.

The position offers unique opportunities to impact security at a massive scale, focusing on signal development, data pipelines, detection engineering, and security tool development. You'll be responsible for building and implementing network detection systems throughout Meta's infrastructure, while working with state-of-the-art security tools and methodologies.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in security engineering, with experience in threat detection, network protocols, and security tool development. You'll work with technologies like Python and Go, and apply your knowledge of Unix-based systems and network security principles. The role offers exposure to Meta's diverse product ecosystem, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and their emerging AR/VR platforms.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to grow your security engineering career while protecting billions of users. You'll collaborate with talented engineers across Meta, mentor others in security practices, and help shape the future of network security at one of the world's leading technology companies. The role combines technical challenges with real-world impact, making it ideal for security professionals who want to make a difference at scale.