Detection Engineer

Company OverviewDocusign brings agreements to life. Over 1.5 million customers and more than a billion people in over 180 countries use Docusign solutions to accelerate the process of doing business and simplify people’s lives. With intelligent agreement management, Docusign unleashes business-critical data that is trapped inside of documents. Until now, these were disconnected from business systems of record, costing businesses time, money, and opportunity. Using Docusign’s Intelligent Agreement Management platform, companies can create, commit, and manage agreements with solutions created by the #1 company in e-signature and contract lifecycle management (CLM).What you'll doDetection Engineering is part of Docusign's Security Operations organization, alongside Threat Intelligence and Incident Response (CSIRT). We own the security data platform that powers our detection operations — from data ingestion and pipeline health to the detections and alerts that drive incident response. We are a global, engineering-driven team that builds at speed and is focused on staying ahead of evolving threats to protect our customers and platform.We are looking for a Detection Engineer to join our global Detection & Response team. Based in the United States and reporting to the Manager of Detection Engineering, you will translate threat intelligence on adversary tradecraft into behavior-based detections, build and maintain the security data pipeline that powers our detection operations, and manage our SIEM platform using Infrastructure-as-Code. This role spans our cloud, on-premise, and endpoint environments and requires a strong software engineering foundation, a Detection-as-Code mindset, familiarity with using AI to support and streamline Detection Engineering operations, and the ability to be on-call.ResponsibilityDesign, develop, and deploy high-fidelity, behavior-based threat detections grounded in threat intelligence, attacker TTPs, and security telemetry — with an emphasis on accuracy and minimizing false positivesOwn and support the security data pipeline and SIEM platform, including data collection, ingestion, processing, and storage of security telemetry. Monitor for health and data quality issuesManage and evolve SIEM platform configuration using Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform), optimizing for performance, scalability, and reliabilityApply Detection-as-Code principles throughout the detection lifecycle: version control, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines for detection deploymentCollaborate with Incident Response to translate threat intelligence into actionable detections with automated response workflows, and participate in post-incident reviews to improve detection coverageIntegrate AI into Detection Engineering workflows to accelerate detection development, improve signal quality, and scale operationsPartner with engineering, product, and security teams to ensure comprehensive coverage, address blind spots, and embed security monitoring into the software development lifecycleContribute to establishing repeatable, scalable processes and track metrics to measure the effectiveness of detection capabilitiesCommunicate technical security concepts, findings, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersJob DesignationHybrid: Employee divides their time between in-office and remote work. Access to an office location is required. (Frequency: Minimum 2 days per week; may vary by team but will be weekly in-office expectation)Positions at Docusign are assigned a job designation of either In Office, Hybrid or Remote and are specific to the role/job. Preferred job designations are not guaranteed when changing positions within Docusign. Docusign reserves the right to change a position's job designation depending on business needs and as permitted by local law.What you bringBasic4+ years in cybersecurity, with at least 2+ years in a dedicated threat detection engineering roleThe individual must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National or U.S. Person Individuals outside of these categories are generally barred from having logical access to IL5 data or infrastructureHands-on experience building and supporting security data pipelines and SIEM platforms, including configuration via Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform)Experience filtering, normalizing, and enriching security events pre-ingestion using data pipeline engines (e.g., Cribl)Experience developing threat detections at scale across cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), using detection rule languages such as SPL or KQLPreferred Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; advanced degree or security certifications (e.g., GIAC, CISSP)Experience with anomaly detection, machine learning, or statistical analysis of user behavior for security purposesBackground in offensive security or security-focused software engineeringHistory of speaking at security conferences or publishing security researchDeep understanding of the cyber threat landscape, attacker TTPs, and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CKProficiency with security tooling: SIEM/SOAR platforms, EDR, and cloud-native security solutionsStrong scripting and programming skills (e.g., Python, Go, Bash, PowerShell) for security tooling, automation, and API integrationsProficiency with CI/CD pipelines and Detection-as-Code practicesFamiliarity with using AI to support and streamline Detection Engineering operationsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detailWage TransparencyPay for this position is based on a number of factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Based on applicable legislation, the below details pay ranges in the following locations:California:$147,700.00 - $237,575.00 base salaryThis role is also eligible for the following:Bonus: Sales personnel are eligible for variable incentive pay dependent on their achievement of pre-established sales goals. Non-Sales roles are eligible for a company bonus plan, which is calculated as a percentage of eligible wages and dependent on company performance.Global benefits provide options for the following:Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on regionPaid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placementFull Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employmentRetirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributionsLearning and Development: options for coaching, online courses and education reimbursementsCompassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing eventsWork Authorization Notice: Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.Life at DocuSignWorking hereDocusign is committed to building trust and making the world more agreeable for our employees, customers and the communities in which we live and work. You can count on us to listen, be honest, and try our best to do what’s right, every day. At Docusign, everything is equal.We each have a responsibility to ensure every team member has an equal opportunity to succeed, to be heard, to exchange ideas openly, to build lasting relationships, and to do the work of their life. Best of all, you will be able to feel deep pride in the work you do, because your contribution helps us make the world better than we found it. And for that, you’ll be loved by us, our customers, and the world in which we live.AccommodationDocusign is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need such an accommodation, or a religious accommodation, during the application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io you experience any issues, concerns, or technical difficulties during the application process please get in touch with our Talent organization at View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance.Applicant and Candidate Privacy NoticeStates Not Eligible for EmploymentThis position is not eligible for employment in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming.EEO StatementIt's important to us that we build a talented team that is as diverse as our customers and where all employees feel a deep sense of belonging and thrive. We encourage great talent who bring a range of perspectives to apply for our open positions. Docusign is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions based on experience, skill, aptitude and a can-do approach. We will not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected category.EEO Know Your Rights posterJob SummaryLocation: US-CA-San FranciscoCategory: SecurityPosition Type: Regular