Sr Security Engineer

Uber is a global company dedicated to enabling safe and secure innovation while protecting the communities they serve both online and in the physical world.
$194,000 - $215,500
Security
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Cybersecurity

Description For Sr Security Engineer

Uber is seeking a Sr Security Engineer to join their Security Response and Investigations (SRI) team. This role is crucial in responding to security incidents, conducting investigations, and developing automation solutions to enhance Uber's cybersecurity strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security engineering or software engineering with a focus on security solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Conducting rapid response and forensics on high-priority incidents
  • Leading incident investigations and partnering with global team members
  • Developing automation projects to improve incident response efficiency
  • Mentoring others on automation development
  • Producing thorough case reports for stakeholders

The role requires:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in security or software engineering
  • Proficiency in C++, Java, Python, or Go
  • Strong foundation in security principles and cybersecurity knowledge
  • Familiarity with threat actor attack patterns and TTPs
  • Excellent problem-solving skills

Preferred qualifications include a Master's or PhD degree, experience with cybersecurity forensics, leading large-scale threat hunts, and working on crisis events for a global company. The role offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $194,000 - $215,500 per year, along with bonus eligibility, potential equity awards, and comprehensive benefits.

Uber values diversity and inclusion, considering all qualified applicants regardless of background. The company also emphasizes the importance of office presence, expecting employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office unless formally approved for full remote work.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Sr Security Engineer

  • Conduct rapid response, mitigation, investigations and forensics on highest priority incidents impacting Uber and user data
  • Partner with global team members to drive response and investigations globally
  • Partner closely with incident commanders, leading incident investigations
  • Produce concise yet thorough case reports for internal and external stakeholders
  • Lead automation projects and develop automation to improve the consistency and efficiency of incident response leveraging GenAI
  • Lead projects/initiatives to help mature the incident response program and reduce cybersecurity risk at Uber and Uber's subsidiaries
  • Support and mentor others on automation development

Requirements For Sr Security Engineer

Python
Java
Go
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience on a security engineering team or a software engineering team building security solutions
  • Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: C++, Java, Python, or Go
  • Strong foundation in security principles
  • Cybersecurity knowledge across multiple domains such as network, hosts, applications, data, cloud etc.
  • Familiarity with common threat actor attack patterns and TTPs
  • Strong problem-solving skills

Benefits For Sr Security Engineer

Equity
  • Bonus program
  • Equity awards
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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