Staff Security Engineer

About The Role Our mission is to protect, defend, and secure Uber's products, infrastructure, and data by building highly available, scalable, and extensible security solutions and services. As a Staff Security Engineer on the Cyber Defense team, you will drive the development of next‑generation security platforms focused on leveraging AI/ML/GenAI. You will be a pragmatic technologist, designing scalable systems while delivering high‑quality code. Responsibilities Architect and implement the end‑to‑end AI‑driven Red Teaming Platform to automate threat intelligence processing, vulnerability research, and attack execution. Design and build autonomous security agents for threat hunting and incident triage/response to achieve defense at machine speed. Define and maintain secure, air‑gapped environments for the safe development and execution of advanced AI/ML models for adversary simulations. Set technical direction for specific projects by identifying priorities, managing expectations, and considering tradeoffs. Champion best software engineering practices and empower teams to build a culture of quality and operational excellence. Partner with IT, product, and various security teams to integrate security posture improvements across the entire environment. Basic Qualifications BS/MS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 7+ years of industry experience in a software development or security engineering environment. Proficiency in programming languages such as Golang, Java, or Python. Deep understanding of distributed systems, high‑availability, and high‑performance system design. Hands‑on experience with Cyber Defense such as incident response, investigation, and threat detection. Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security or a related field. Prior experience in Red Teaming, building AI‑driven attack tools, threat detection, and incident response. Deep experience incorporating GenAI agents into production security services, specifically for automation or vulnerability discovery. In‑depth knowledge of security software frameworks, including EDR solutions (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne) and SIEM platforms (Splunk, Chronicle). Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards (NIST CSF, ISO 27001). Benefits and Compensation For New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; and Sunnyvale, CA based roles, the base salary range is USD$232,000 – USD$258,000 per year. Eligible for Uber's bonus program, equity awards and other types of compensation. All full‑time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan and will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at #J-18808-Ljbffr Uber