Detection Engineer at Upstart in Remote

Summary: Upstart is an AI lending marketplace focused on reducing the cost and complexity of borrowing for Americans. The Detection Engineer will design security alerts, build automated response playbooks, and actively monitor and defend Upstart's infrastructure, playing a crucial role in the Incident Response process. Responsibilities: - Design and build alerts and automated response playbooks to resolve those alerts - Work closely with system owners to ingest new log feeds for security monitoring - Build automated testing to verify the detection methods continue to work - Develop integrations between the SOAR tool and APIs - Be on the frontlines of Incident Response, actively investigating issues and protecting Upstart Required Qualifications: - 1+ years in a Detection Engineering or Incident Response role - Assume breach mindset, chasing down all threads to completion - Strong Log-fu (ability to build robust log search queries) - Intermediate proficiency in at least one programming language (preferably Python) - Strong git (rebasing doesn't scare you!) Preferred Qualifications: - AWS Experience & Infra as Code management of resources - OSX Endpoint Investigation Experience - Internal Application Development Experience - SaaS Application security experience - Experience in a high-security environment - Experience with managing Threat Intelligence Required Skills: Detection Engineering, Incident Response, Log Search Queries Important Skills: Python, AWS Experience, SaaS Application Security Nice-to-Have Skills: Git, OSX Endpoint Investigation, Threat Intelligence Management, Internal Application Development Benefits: Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly, Generous 401(k) plan with Upstart matching $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 per year, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees, Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, with multiple plan options - Upstart covers 90% to 100% of the cost depending on the plans you choose, Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans, Income protection benefits, including company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, with options to purchase supplemental coverage, Paid time off, sick and safe time, and company holidays, Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments, Family-centered benefits through Carrot and Cleo, supporting fertility, parenthood, and caregiving, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources, Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service, Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal development, based on what matters most to you, Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work, no matter where you work from, Connection and community through team events and onsites, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs), Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our four offices, located in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City (opening Summer 2026!)