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Senior Security Engineer - Detection and Response

Klaviyo
Location
San Francisco, CA
Posted
18 days ago
Department
IT & Security
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience in software, security, and/or data engineering
  • Automation-first and AI-first approach for all work performed
  • Experience with centralized logging, data lakes, and SIEM solutions
  • Familiarity with large-scale data pipelines and data engineering techniques
  • Proficient in programming languages to automate/build (e.g., Python, Go or similar)
  • Proven experience with git/GitHub and CI/CD automations
What the job really is

As a Senior Security Engineer on the Detection and Response Team at Klaviyo, you will be responsible for building and maintaining systems that enhance security observability and automate detection and response operations. Your role will involve developing high-fidelity detections, responding to security incidents, and conducting threat hunts while participating in on-call rotations. You will leverage your engineering skills to improve Klaviyo's overall security posture through hands-on technical work and thought leadership.

Benefits
  • Base salary range of $141,600 — $212,400 USD
  • Participation in the company’s annual cash bonus plan
  • Variable compensation (OTE) for sales and customer success roles
  • Equity
  • Sign-on payments
  • Comprehensive range of health, welfare, and wellbeing benefits based on eligibility
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the tech stack or tools used beyond general categories
  • Role may require up to 10% travel
  • Salary range is broad and dependent on various factors
  • No specific details on the company's culture or team dynamics provided
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