Meta
Software Engineer, Infrastructure - Central Security
$184K–$257K
Seattle, WA · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years of programming experience in a relevant language OR 4+ years experience with a PhD; 6+ years relevant experience securing large-scale infrastructure applications or similar experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Builds and leads secure, scalable infrastructure and automated AI/ML security systems across Meta’s security domains, from identity and threat detection to AI/ML product risk.
What you'll do
- Architect and build secure, efficient, scalable systems; identify and resolve security, performance, and scalability issues.
- Develop automated and autonomous security systems using AI/ML and apply secure-by-design principles across the AI/ML lifecycle.
- Lead technical initiatives, set direction, mentor colleagues, and improve code quality through reviews, testing, rollout, and monitoring.
What they ask for
- 8+ years of programming experience in a relevant language OR 4+ years experience with a PhD.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex technical projects and driving organizational change.
- 6+ years relevant experience securing large-scale infrastructure applications or similar experience.
Pay
USD $183,997/year to $257,000/year base salary; bonus + equity (amount not specified)
Tools
C, C++, Java, Rust, Python, JavaScript, Hack
AI focus
Develop automated and autonomous security systems using AI/ML; assess and mitigate AI/ML security risks; apply responsible AI practices; integrate AI tools into workflows and develop skills in prompt/context engineering and agent orchestration.
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