Threat Collections Engineer
Software Development
WFA Digital Insight
As demand for AI safety and beneficial systems grows, roles like Threat Collections Engineer are increasingly crucial. With 34% growth in paid media and digital skills demand in 2025, candidates with strong coding proficiency in Python and SQL are in high demand. Anthropic stands out for its mission-driven approach to AI development, making this a compelling opportunity for those passionate about safe AI systems. Before applying, consider highlighting your experience with data pipeline orchestration and threat intelligence platforms.
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a Threat Collections Engineer to join our Threat Intelligence team. You will build infrastructure for threat discovery, integrating external data sources and developing detection systems. This role involves working closely with investigators and scaling our collections function.Responsibilities
- Build automated detection systems for abusive behavior
- Develop and maintain YARA rule infrastructure
- Create integrations with external threat intelligence platforms
- Build data pipelines for intelligence ingestion
- Establish feedback loops with investigators for detection system tuning
Requirements
- Strong coding proficiency in Python and SQL
- Experience with data pipeline orchestration tools (Airflow, DBT, or similar)
- Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms
How to Stand Out
- Showcase your Python and SQL skills by sharing examples of detection systems you've built or optimized.
- Highlight any experience with data pipeline orchestration tools like Airflow or DBT in your resume or cover letter.
- Prepare to discuss how you've handled false positives in detection systems and your approach to tuning them.
- Emphasize your ability to work remotely and collaborate with a distributed team, including experience with remote communication tools.
- Be ready to explain your understanding of threat intelligence and how you stay updated with the latest threats and technologies.
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