Security Engineer, Detection & Incident Response

We are seeking highly skilled Security Engineers with a specialty in Detection and Incident Response to join our Security Engineering team. These roles are crucial in ensuring the rapid and effective response to digital security incidents across Scale. You will perform incident investigations, implement response strategies, and influence our overall incident management approach. Your expertise in digital forensics, threat hunting, malware analysis, and incident response tools will be essential in identifying and mitigating potential security threats. You will also structure complex incidents, diagnose root causes independently, and clearly explain the mechanics and significance of security breaches, including their impact and recommended remediation steps.

You will:

• Perform digital incident investigations to identify and contain potential security breaches.


• Evaluate and enhance our incident response capabilities through process improvements and detection tool implementations.


• Implement and maintain incident response playbooks and workflows.


• Perform digital forensics and malware analysis to understand attack vectors and methodologies.


• Utilize threat intelligence platforms to enhance our detection and response capabilities.


• Guide IT and security teams in implementing robust long-term solutions that improve incident prevention and response, including hunting logging or forensics gaps.


• Clearly explain the mechanics and significance of security incidents, including their potential impact and recommended remediation steps.


• Influence the incident response strategy and direction of the team, advocating for best practices and continuous improvement.

Ideally, you’d have:

• Proven experience as a Security Engineer with an emphasis on Detection Engineering, Incident Response, and Investigations.


• Proficiency in digital forensics tools and techniques.


• Strong understanding of modern cyber threats and attack methodologies.


• Production experience with SIEM and EDR tools.


• Hands-on experience with malware analysis and reverse engineering.


• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and their integration into incident response processes.


• The ability to structure complex incidents and diagnose root causes independently, providing actionable insights without requiring manager input.


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical findings and their implications to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Demonstrated ability to influence incident response strategies and drive improvements within a team.


• Relevant security certifications (e.g., GCFA, GCIA, GCIH, CISSP) are a plus.


• Experience in a senior or lead incident response role is preferred.

Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position, determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. You’ll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additionally, this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend.

Please reference the job posting's subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the locations of San Francisco, New York, Seattle is:

$172,000 - $215,000 USD

PLEASE NOTE: Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants.

About Us:

At Scale, our mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world's most important decisions. Our products provide the high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power the world's leading models, and help enterprises and governments build, deploy, and oversee AI applications that deliver real impact. We work closely with industry leaders like Meta, Cisco, DLP Piper, Mayo Clinic, Time Inc., the Government of Qatar, and U.S. government agencies including the Army and Air Force. We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications.

We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, which is why we are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or Veteran status.

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