Engineering Manager, Detection Engineering

Netflix, a global entertainment leader with 283 million paid memberships across 190+ countries, is seeking an Engineering Manager for their Detection Engineering team. This role sits within Netflix's security organization, which balances business innovation with pragmatic risk management. The Detection Engineering team combines Security Software Engineers and Security Engineers, focusing on analyzing high-risk attack paths and creating focused detections to protect Netflix's business interests.

The ideal candidate will lead a hybrid team responsible for building tools, platforms, processes, and techniques for threat detection and investigation. This position requires a strategic mindset to drive detection engineering investments while contributing to broader Detection & Response initiatives. The role emphasizes pragmatic leadership, strong partnership building, and the ability to operate in Netflix's unique culture of freedom and responsibility.

Key aspects of the role include managing both in-person and remote engineers, deep understanding of modern security threats and detection techniques, and the ability to cultivate an inclusive team environment. The position offers competitive compensation ($190,000 - $920,000) with flexibility in salary versus stock options, comprehensive benefits including health plans, 401(k) matching, and generous time off policies.

This opportunity is ideal for security leaders who thrive in dynamic environments, prefer risk-driven approaches over policy mandates, and can successfully navigate stakeholder relationships across all levels of the organization. The role offers the chance to impact security at scale while working with cutting-edge entertainment technology.