Product Security Engineer

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses through social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and virtual reality experiences.
$117,000 - $173,000
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AR/VR · Consumer

Description For Product Security Engineer

Meta is seeking a Product Security Engineer to join their team, focusing on protecting the security and privacy of over two billion users. This role combines hands-on security expertise with mobile development knowledge, working across Android, iOS, and custom operating systems. The position offers an opportunity to impact major products like Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus, and Portal through security reviews, vulnerability detection, and framework development.

As a Product Security Engineer, you'll be responsible for performing thorough security assessments, providing developer guidance, and building automated security tools. The role requires strong technical skills in mobile security, particularly with languages like Java and Objective-C, and a passion for identifying and eliminating security weaknesses.

Meta offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $117,000 to $173,000 annually, plus bonus and equity opportunities. The company's scale and diverse product portfolio provide unique challenges and growth opportunities in security engineering. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies across social media, messaging, and virtual reality platforms, making a direct impact on the safety of billions of users worldwide.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in mobile security, strong coding skills, and a proven track record of finding and mitigating vulnerabilities. This role is perfect for someone who combines technical expertise with a security-first mindset and wants to work on products that impact billions of users daily.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Product Security Engineer

  • Perform manual design and implementation reviews of products and services in the Meta ecosystem
  • Provide guidance and education to developers to prevent vulnerabilities
  • Build automation and frameworks for static and dynamic analysis
  • Analyze application code and detect complex vulnerabilities
  • Assist teams in mitigating security risks

Requirements For Product Security Engineer

Java
  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of experience finding vulnerabilities in mobile relevant languages (Java, Objective-C)
  • Knowledge of best practice secure code development
  • Experience with exploiting common security vulnerabilities

Benefits For Product Security Engineer

Equity
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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