Senior Security Engineer – Threat Detection

Samsara

. Build, deploy, and continuously improve MITRE ATT&CK–aligned detections across cloud, endpoint, identity, email, and application telemetry .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $202,725 - $238,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in detection engineering and security analytics, with strong capabilities in Python, SQL, and modern SIEM platforms. Proficient in building and deploying detection systems, utilizing CI/CD practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security operations.

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Detection EngineeringPython ProgrammingSQL ProficiencyCI/CD DeploymentModern SIEM Platforms

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Hard Skills

Detection-As-CodeData AnalysisAutomated TestingBehavioral AnalyticsAnomaly DetectionFeature EngineeringModel EvaluationData OrchestrationMCP IntegrationsMalware Analysis

Soft Skills

Project LeadershipTechnical CommunicationIndependent Learning

Tools & Technologies

AWSLinuxContainersEDRAirflowDatabricksGitChatOpsTerraformDigital Forensics

Industry Keywords

MITRE ATT&CKThreat IntelligenceRisk-Based AlertingIncident ResponseSecurity Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowAWSCloudLinuxPythonSQLTerraformGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, deploy, and continuously improve MITRE ATT&CK–aligned detections across cloud, endpoint, identity, email, and application telemetry
Own the full detection lifecycle from hypothesis, data validation, and baselining through deployment, tuning, validation, and retirement
Advance the detection-as-code platform through version control, peer review, automated testing, CI/CD, pipeline reliability, and observability
Identify emerging threat surfaces and build integrations for data ingestion, enrichment, and coverage across internal and third-party systems
Evaluate AI-powered security capabilities, including secure MCP integrations, threat hunting, anomaly detection, and response automation
Turn threat intelligence into actionable detection and retrospective scanning
Partner with Security Operations during investigations, incidents, tabletop exercises, detection maintenance, and code pairing
Report to the Director of Threat Detection and Response
Work closely with Security Operations, Application Security, Enterprise Security, and engineering teams across the company
Champion Samsara’s cultural principles as the company scales globally and across new offices

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years in security engineering, detection engineering, or a related technology discipline
Strong Python and SQL skills
Experience analyzing large datasets to build and validate detections
Hands-on experience with detection-as-code, Git-based workflows, automated testing, and CI/CD deployment
Deep experience with modern SIEM platforms, including data onboarding, advanced queries, dashboards, and threat intelligence enrichment
Working knowledge of AWS, Linux, containers, and EDR
Proven ability to build systems from scratch, lead projects independently, learn new technologies quickly, and communicate technical concepts clearly through documentation, RFCs, and presentations
Experience with data orchestration platforms such as Airflow or Databricks
Applied experience with LLMs, agentic frameworks, and MCP integrations, including their security risks and failure modes
Experience with behavioral analytics, anomaly detection, feature engineering, and model evaluation
Familiarity with risk-based alerting, ChatOps, distributed alerting, and attack simulation
Additional experience with Go, Terraform, malware analysis, digital forensics, or FedRAMP environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff
Ongoing equity refresh opportunities tied to performance
Performance-based bonus/variable pay
Equity for eligible roles
Flexible, employee-led remote model
Professional development stipend
Comprehensive health plans
Parental leave plans
Flexible working model
Remote work support
In-person office option
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process