Staff AI Security Engineer - (Agentic Systems)

Uber

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$232,000–$258,000 Per Year

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

28 days ago

**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. We are seeking a **Staff Security Engineer** to join the Cyber Defense team to drive the development of our next-generation security platforms focused on leveraging AI/ML/GenAI. In this role, you will be a passionate and pragmatic technologist, designing scalable systems while delivering high-quality code. You will architect and implement industry-leading security solutions, including the **AI-orchestrated attack platform** and **autonomous security agents** , to stay ahead of sophisticated, AI-driven threats. As a Staff Engineer, you are not only a technical role model but also an empathic leader and humble teacher, mentoring a team of passionate engineers while delivering uniquely challenging projects. **---- What the Candidate Will Do ----** 1. **AI-Driven Red Teaming Platform:** Architect and implement the end-to-end AI-driven red teaming platform to automate threat intelligence processing, vulnerability research, and attack execution. 2. **Agentic Incident Response:** Design and build autonomous security agents for threat hunting and incident triage/response to achieve defense at machine speed. 3. **Secure AI Environment:** Define and maintain secure, air-gapped environments for the safe development and execution of advanced AI/ML models for adversary simulations. 4. **Technical Leadership:** Set technical direction for specific projects by identifying priorities, managing expectations, and considering tradeoffs. 5. **Engineering Excellence:** Champion best software engineering practices and empower teams to build a culture of quality and operational excellence. 6. **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Partner with IT, product, and various security teams to integrate security posture improvements across the entire environment. **---- Basic Qualifications ----** 1. BS/MS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 2. 7+ years of industry experience in a software development or security engineering environment. 3. Proficiency in programming languages such as Golang, Java, or Python. 4. Deep understanding of distributed systems, high-availability, and high-performance system design. 5. Hands-on experience with Cyber Defense such as incident response, investigation, and threat detection. **---- Preferred Qualifications ----** 1. Master's Degree or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security or a related field. 2. Prior experience in **Red Teaming** , building **AI-driven attack tools** , threat detection, and incident response. 3. Deep experience incorporating **GenAI agents** into production security services, specifically for automation or vulnerability discovery. 4. In-depth knowledge of security software frameworks, including EDR solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne) and SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Chronicle). 5. Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001). For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$232,000 per year - USD$258,000 per year. For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$232,000 per year - USD$258,000 per year. For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$232,000 per year - USD$258,000 per year. For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$232,000 per year - USD$258,000 per year. For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://jobs.uber.com/en/benefits. Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdb_Y9Bv8-lWDMbpidF2GKXsxzNh11wUUVS7fM1znOfEJsVeA/viewform

About the Company

Uber

We ignite opportunity by setting the world in motion

Good things happen when people can move, whether across town or towards their dreams. Opportunities appear, open up, become reality. What started as a way to tap a button to get a ride has led to billions of moments of human connection as people around the world go all kinds of places in all kinds of ways with the help of our technology.

We’re building something people use every day. From how you get home from work, to how you eat meals, or how you move huge shipments of absolutely anything, the work we contribute moves the world a few steps forward. And that’s one of the best parts about working here—knowing that the work you do helps shape the future.

And getting to that bright future means solving some of the most difficult problems of the present. It takes a lot of hard work, a lot of love, and support from colleagues all over the world. At Uber, we have brought together a world-class collective of problem-solvers. And we all fundamentally understand that tough challenges help us personally grow the most. That’s why we wholeheartedly believe in learning by doing—and that there is no better classroom than real-world experience. Because if it helps you grow, then we all grow. Together.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Other/Not Classified

FOUNDED

2009

WEBSITE

https://www.uber.com/

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