Paranoids Detection Engineering Senior Manager

It takes powerful technology to connect our brands and partners with an audience of hundreds of millions of people. Whether you’re looking to write mobile app code, engineer the servers behind our massive ad tech stacks, or develop algorithms to help us process trillions of data points a day, what you do here will have a huge impact on our business—and the world.

• Shaping and executing our cybersecurity detection strategy alongside detection engineers and Threat Detection and Response leadership.

• Brainstorming detection, hunt, and purple-team ideas. 

• Running a hypothesis-driven research cycle where every engineer carries research commitments and delivery

• Guiding the sprint process for building and deploying detections. 

• Consulting on and supporting cybersecurity investigations as a leader of the Threat Detection and Response Action Group. 

• Building a new system which catches bad actors. 

• Collaboratively developing Paranoids strategy. 

• Having fun with your team!

Requirements include a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, along with a strong track record of leading security or engineering teams. Qualified candidates should possess experience with Python, performant SQL querying, ETL workflows and tools, SIEM platforms, statistical analysis, machine learning models, and cloud infrastructure (GCP and AWS preferred). Experience with AI tools (such as Claude or Codex) and sound judgment regarding their practical application to detections is highly valued.

An ideal candidate will bring a firm understanding of threat detection frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain®) and experience applying threat intelligence to build effective detection logic. Experience with Databricks is a plus.

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

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The compensation for this position ranges from $143,625.00 - $299,375.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.

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