Senior Security Engineer
Posted on October 19, 2025 (about 11 hours ago)
About the Senior Security Engineer at Headspace
At Headspace, we're pushing boundaries with cutting-edge innovations and a relentless focus on security posture and purpose-driven impact. As a Senior Security Engineer, you will be at the forefront of automating response playbooks, seamlessly integrating our security tooling, and crafting innovative detection strategies. Join us in transforming the way we approach cloud solutions while advancing your career in a dynamic and meaningful environment where your expertise truly makes a difference.
You will support our efforts to bring innovative features to life, leverage cutting-edge technologies, and ensure our platform's security for over 65 million users. A big goal needs talented leadership, so come join us and give your career a sense of purpose!
Location and Work Model
We are currently hiring this role remotely in the US and Hybrid for San Francisco (SF) and Los Angeles (LA). Candidates must permanently reside in the US full-time. For candidates with a primary residence in the greater SF and LA areas, this role will follow our hybrid model. You’ll work 3 days per week from our office, allowing for impactful in-office collaboration and connection, while enjoying the flexibility of remote work for the rest of the week.
Responsibilities
- Implement, manage, and maintain critical security tools and infrastructure.
- Lead and respond to security incidents.
- Design and implement automated security investigation, response, and operational workflows.
- Integrate diverse security platforms such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR for a unified defense.
- Conduct proactive threat modeling to identify risks in systems and processes.
- Develop and maintain advanced threat detection rules and analytics.
- Collaborate with partner teams to embed security best practices.
- Research emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and innovative defense strategies.
- Analyze security data to identify trends, measure control effectiveness, and provide reports.
- Participate in security incident response and post-incident reviews.
- Contribute to the development of detection strategies and automation playbooks.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant work experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience in developing and tuning threat detection rules and signatures.
- Understanding of incident response procedures and forensic techniques.
- Proficiency in a scripting language for automation.
- Strong understanding of threat modeling.
- Knowledge of networking, operating systems internals, and cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) security.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience maintaining procedure documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Preferred Skills
Experience in healthcare
Pay and Benefits
The anticipated new hire base salary range for this full-time position is $122,400-$195,500 + equity + benefits.
Our salary ranges are based on the job, level, and location, reflecting the lowest to highest geographic markets where we are hiring within the United States. Individual compensation is determined by candidate’s location and factors like relevant experience, skills, and education.
Our Total Rewards package includes base salary, stock awards, comprehensive healthcare, wellness stipend, retirement savings match, lifetime Headspace membership, parental leave, and more.
About Headspace
Headspace exists to provide every person access to lifelong mental health support combining evidence-based content, clinical care, and innovative technology to help millions worldwide.
Our values include Make the Mission Matter, Iterate to Great, Own the Outcome, and Connect with Courage, shaping how we work and make impact.
Diversity and Inclusion
Headspace is committed to a diverse, inclusive environment free of discrimination and harassment where everyone can thrive and do impactful work together.
We prohibit discrimination based on protected status and support applicants with disabilities through reasonable accommodations.
Headspace participates in the E-Verify Program.
Privacy and Ethical Guidelines
Employee privacy and ethical guidelines prevent dual relationships with clients. Applicants who have received coaching or clinical services must wait until care is complete before applying.
Employment with Headspace deactivates accounts for Headspace services during employment. Steps may be taken to ensure ethical obligations are met if dual relationships pose issues.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted through the Headspace careers page or the provided job portal link. Please follow the instructions in the job posting to complete your application.