Pinterest is seeking an experienced Security Engineer to enhance detection and response capabilities while addressing emerging security threats. This role focuses on building alerts, managing logging infrastructure, and developing internal tools to improve security posture. The ideal candidate will have a passion for security and innovation, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the company's overall security strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of intrusion detection and incident response in a modern cloud-first environment
• Hands-on experience with writing SIEM queries for alerting, response, and threat hunting
• Experience consuming threat intel and applying it to improve detection capabilities
• Familiarity with using multiple sources of telemetry for threat investigations
• Understanding of networking technologies and basic TCP/IP network fundamentals
• Depth in MacOS internals, Linux/UNIX, or Windows internals
• Scripting or automation experience for tool development or integration
• Demonstrated ability to use AI to improve workflow efficiency and quality
• Strong track record of critical evaluation and verification of AI-assisted work
• High integrity and ownership in protecting sensitive data

• Build alerts and automation workflows to improve detection and response capabilities
• Manage logging pipelines and onboard new logging sources to enhance detection coverage
• Develop and maintain internal tooling to automate detection and response capabilities
• Respond to alerts generated from tooling and manage incidents as part of an on-call rotation
• Collaborate with cross-team partners to enhance security measures
• Hunt for previously undetected threats in the environment
• Leverage AI to streamline and enhance the efficiency and accuracy of security engineering