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Software Security Engineer, Detection & Response Engineering

Provider of open-source visualization and observability platform used by over 20M users globally, offering the Grafana LGTM Stack for enterprise monitoring solutions.
Air Force Academy, CO 80840, USA
$157,000 - $196,000
Security
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Security Engineer, Detection & Response Engineering

Grafana Labs, a leader in open-source visualization and observability solutions with over 20M users globally, is seeking a Software Security Engineer for their Detection & Response Engineering team. This remote position, available in the USA and Canada, offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge security challenges.

The role involves building advanced security tools and processes around Grafana's observability platform to protect their infrastructure, employees, and customers from sophisticated threats. You'll be working with a modern tech stack including Go, TypeScript, and Python, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement security solutions at scale.

As a Security Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and maintaining detection systems that process millions of security data points daily, developing sophisticated detection rules, and contributing to the open-source security community. The position requires a strong background in software engineering, security concepts, and modern cloud architectures.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $157,000 to $196,000, plus equity and bonus opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for security-minded engineers who want to make a significant impact in the observability and security space while working with cutting-edge technology and contributing to open-source projects.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise, security knowledge, and strong communication skills. You'll be joining a company that values diversity, promotes equality, and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where talented individuals can do their best work. If you're passionate about security, love solving complex problems, and want to work with modern technologies in a remote-first environment, this role offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career while making a meaningful impact.

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Responsibilities For Software Security Engineer, Detection & Response Engineering

  • Design, build, and maintain internal detection systems based on Grafana observability stack
  • Research and develop sophisticated detection rules for products and corporate systems
  • Ensure effective telemetry across existing and future products
  • Build and maintain response tooling for streamlined automation
  • Work with cross-functional teams to integrate telemetry, detections, and response procedures
  • Design security and operations metrics
  • Respond to security alerts, potential incidents, and customer security issues

Requirements For Software Security Engineer, Detection & Response Engineering

Go
TypeScript
Python
Kubernetes
  • Solid experience with at least one programming language (Go, TypeScript, Python)
  • Experience with core security concepts and modern application architectures
  • Experience with detection engineering concepts and practices
  • Experience with public clouds and container ecosystems
  • Strong self-motivation and curiosity with bias towards action
  • Clear communication skills
  • Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Benefits For Software Security Engineer, Detection & Response Engineering

Equity
  • Equity
  • Bonus (if applicable)
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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