Security Engineer Investigator, Integrity Investigations, Intelligence, and Events

The Integrity, Investigations, Intelligence and Events (i3E) teams at Meta are dedicated to protecting the users of our family of applications (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Whats App, Oculus) from a multitude of threats including: criminal organizations, human trafficking and exploitation, and scams/fraud. We are seeking security engineers to investigate sophisticated threat actors, advance investigative methods, automate and mature team processes through tooling, and use innovative approaches to protecting people from offline harm. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging, complicated, and high-visibility risks the company is facing. Candidates should demonstrate experience independently identifying and pursuing investigative leads, delivering measurable outcomes aligned with team goals, and will be able to extract, assimilate, and correlate a wide variety of data in order to surface and disrupt threat actors across multiple spaces.
Security Engineer Investigator, Integrity Investigations, Intelligence, and Events Responsibilities
Proactively hunt for threats and undetected abuse by leveraging internal data, open-source intelligence, and third party private intelligence
Investigate complex cases to understand how abuse is occurring and implement enforcement strategies to mitigate and/or detect harm
Identify areas to automate investigative tooling and tradecraft
Analyze and interpret large datasets to advance investigations, quantify trends or support findings
Implement effective strategies to prevent and disrupt abuse at scale
Address sensitive content issues, including but not limited to graphic images, videos and writings, offensive or derogatory language, and other objectionable material
This role involves exposure to graphic and/or objectionable content including but not limited to graphic images, videos and writings, offensive or derogatory language, and other potential objectionable material, i.e. child exploitation, graphic violence, self-injury, animal abuse, and other content which may be considered offensive or disturbing

Minimum Qualifications:

8+ years of experience in cyber security, private sector security investigations, intelligence, or related fields
Experience working with Python, PHP or similar scripting languages
Proven experience conducting large scale data analysis and utilizing big data tools such as Maltego, Palantir, Tableau, etc
Track record of effective communication and presenting technical findings
Experience prioritizing and executing with minimal direction or oversight
Experience to work within a fast-paced environment where priorities shift and change
A combination of investigative skills and engineering skills
Experience working with a team spanning multiple locations/time zones
BS/MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Experience in deploying AI-driven solutions for detection, enforcement, and investigations
Familiarity with sophisticated cyber threats
Subject matter expertise with either criminal organizations, child safety, human exploitation, fraud/scams, information operations, malware, or account-based threats
Experience working or managing projects that have enterprise-wide impact and/or multi-organization cross functional stakeholders
Experience with open source investigation techniques and familiarity with a variety of internet research tools

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and Whats App further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information.
United States of America: $184,000/year to $257,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form.
Apply for this job
Take the first step toward a rewarding career at Meta.
Recruiters can view your conversations with AI. Using AI is optional and does not impact the outcome of your application process.
Learn more
about AI usage and settings.
Sign up
to ask follow-up questions