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Security Engineer

Meta · Bellevue, WA · Menlo Park, CA · New York, NY

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$184,000 – $257,000 a year
Level
Senior
Experience
8+ years
Education
Master's degree
Posted
Oct 6, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 11, 2026

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Meta's Central Security team is looking for a security engineer who can find weaknesses before attackers do and then build the solutions that eliminate them. Your work will form the foundation of security initiatives that protect the privacy and safety of more than three billion people.

In this role, you'll be the expert that engineering and product teams turn to for AI security and native-code security guidance, giving them the confidence to make sound product decisions. Join us in protecting Meta's products and the people who use them.

Security Engineer Responsibilities

  • Provide security guidance on a constant stream of new products and technologies
  • Take a leadership role in driving internal security and privacy initiatives
  • Analyze, assess, and respond to various internet threats
  • Interact directly with the security community regarding mobile security vulnerabilities and threats
  • Conduct regular security assessments, specializing in mobile platform and application code

Minimum Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of experience in security engineering, including vulnerability research, penetration testing, or security assessments of production systems
  • 3+ years programming experience with at least one of the following languages: Python, PHP, Ruby, or similar scripting languages
  • 4+ years of experience reviewing C and C++. Knowledge of best practice secure code development
  • Working knowledge of security architecture principles, least privilege
  • Experience identifying and mitigating security and privacy risks in internet-facing products or services

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated knowledge of iOS or Android security model
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
  • Experience leveraging or developing mitigations
  • Contributions to the security community (public research, blogging, presentations, bug bounty, etc.)
  • Experience with static analysis and fuzzing
  • Knowledge of exploitation techniques, reverse engineering, or CTF experience
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
  • Knowledge of memory safe programming languages: Rust, Obj-C , Java/Kotlin

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.

For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information.

United States of America: $184,000/year to $257,000/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.

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Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here .

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form .

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