Security Engineer for Product Innovation

Summary:

Become a vital member of Meta's Product Security team, where your hacking skills will be key in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities. Your work will directly impact the safety and privacy of over two billion users. As a trusted partner to engineering and product teams, you'll provide essential insights on security for web, mobile, and native applications, enabling robust product development that outsmarts malicious threats.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform comprehensive security evaluations, conducting both manual design and implementation assessments of a range of products and services within the Meta ecosystem, including Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus, Portal, and more.

Guide and educate developers to significantly reduce the introduction of vulnerabilities in code.

Work collaboratively with software engineers to create automation tools (both static and dynamic analysis) that help Meta uphold high security standards across all offerings.

Minimum Qualifications:

BS or MS in Computer Science or a related discipline, or comparable practical experience.

8+ years of experience in identifying vulnerabilities in interpreted languages, with a deep understanding of secure coding practices.

Demonstrated experience in exploiting prevalent security vulnerabilities.

In-depth knowledge of common exploit mitigations and their mechanisms in practice.

Skillful in coding and scripting using one or more general-purpose programming languages.

Preferred Qualifications:

8+ years of hands-on experience identifying security vulnerabilities with an emphasis on secure coding in C and C++.

Active engagement in the security community through public research, blogging, presentations, or participation in bug bounty programs.

Experience in developing tools that enhance security processes.

Public Compensation:

$184,000/year to $257,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits.

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please be aware that Meta may use artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with employment applications.

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