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Security Engineer, Investigations - i3E

Meta

Location

Bellevue, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/21/2026

Compensation

$154k - $217k per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval-86% YoY
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Job description

The Integrity, Investigations, Intelligence and Events (i3E) teams at Meta are focused on protecting users from various threats such as criminal organizations and scams. The role of a Security Engineer involves investigating sophisticated threat actors and automating investigative processes. Candidates will work on high-visibility risks and must demonstrate the ability to drive projects and deliver measurable outcomes. This position requires a combination of investigative and engineering skills to effectively address sensitive content issues.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in cyber security, private sector security investigations, intelligence, or a related government role
  • 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

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

Benefits

  • Employees at Meta are often offered comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, mental-health resources, family planning support (fertility, adoption, surrogacy), and caregiving programs. Financial benefits typically include a competitive retirement plan, equity awards, life insurance, and access to financial coaching and legal support. Time-off benefits commonly feature generous PTO and holidays, unlimited sick time, various paid leaves, flexible “Global Travel Days,” and a 30-day paid break every five years.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Meta Platforms Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

219

FY2026

Approval rate

98.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

6,606

FY2026

Entry-level share

1.9%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-86%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-27%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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