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Product Security Engineer, Instagram

AT Meta
Meta

Product Security Engineer, Instagram

Menlo Park, CA

The Instagram Security Ecosystems team is seeking a product-focused security engineer interesting in enabling Instagram product teams to develop features with a focus on security and user safety. You will be relied upon to directly work with Instagram engineers, hardening both product features and our protective frameworks that make life harder for bad actors on the Instagram platform.

Product Security Engineer, Instagram Responsibilities:

  • Threat Modeling and Security Architecture: Work directly with product managers and technical leads on threat models and security architecture for novel Instagram features or products.
  • Security Reviews: Perform manual design and implementation reviews of web, mobile, and native code.
  • Developer Guidance: Provide guidance and education to developers that help prevent the authoring of vulnerabilities.
  • Automated Analysis and Secure Frameworks: Work with other security teams to improve Instagram's static and dynamic analysis and frameworks to scale coverage
  • Bug Bounty: Help provide technical guidance to our world class bug bounty program and independent security researchers.
  • Industry Impact: Push the industry forward through conference talks and open source projects to contribute broadly to security for the world.
Minimum Qualifications:

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  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience finding vulnerabilities in interpreted languages (Python, PHP)
  • Experience in threat modeling and secure systems design
  • Experience with exploiting common security vulnerabilities
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Contributions to the security community (public research, blogging, presentations, bug bounty, etc.)
  • Experience in security consulting or other leadership-facing security advisory roles
  • Product software engineering experience
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity investigations, abuse operations, and/or security incident response
About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon 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 applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

$147,000/year to $208,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Client-provided location(s): Menlo Park, CA, USA
Job ID: a1KDp00000E2RXsMAN
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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