Staff Security Engineer, EMEA
Description For Staff Security Engineer, EMEA
Airbnb is seeking a Staff Security Engineer to join their Threat Detection and Response (TDR) team in EMEA. This role is part of the front-line team responsible for detecting, investigating, and responding to security threats and malicious activity. As a senior member of the growing TDR team, you'll have the opportunity to define and execute novel approaches to threat detection and incident response while mentoring team members.
The position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact at a global technology company that has facilitated over 2 billion guest arrivals worldwide. You'll be working with the latest security technologies and frameworks, using tools like Python, AWS, and SQL to build and optimize security capabilities.
The role combines technical leadership with hands-on security engineering, requiring expertise in incident response, forensics, and threat detection. You'll be responsible for leading complex investigations, developing scalable tools, and implementing preventive measures based on root cause analysis. The position also involves significant cross-functional collaboration and the opportunity to influence security architecture at an organizational level.
This remote-friendly position is available in Germany, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, offering the flexibility to work from these locations while being part of a global security team. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of technical experience, with 8+ years specifically in incident response and security detection, along with strong leadership and communication skills.
Join Airbnb's security team and help protect a platform that connects millions of hosts and guests worldwide, while working on challenging security problems at scale and contributing to the company's overall security posture.
Responsibilities For Staff Security Engineer, EMEA
- Lead complex security investigations and develop scalable tools
- Mentor team members in forensic analysis and incident response
- Resolve critical incidents as an escalation point
- Conduct root cause analyses
- Design and optimize advanced threat detection systems
- Define and drive strategy for threat detection and incident response
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams during large-scale incidents
- Represent security in executive discussions
Requirements For Staff Security Engineer, EMEA
- 10+ years of hands-on technical experience in security engineering, systems engineering, software engineering, network engineering, or privacy engineering
- 8+ years of experience in incident response including host and cloud forensics
- Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or equivalent practical experience
- Ability to lead people in complex, ambiguous situations
- Ability to work calmly and collaboratively in critical situations
- Outstanding organisational, prioritisation, and multitasking skills
- Experience automating security detection and response
- Knowledge of Python, AWS, SQL
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