Threat Detection Engineer at Function Health – Austin, Texas
Function Health
Austin, Texas, United States
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Employment Type:Full-Time
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Function was founded with a singular focus: empower you to live 100 healthy years. We’re doing that by using the best available technology to make sure people don't suffer or die a preventable death. Function has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024, and is venture-backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). Hundreds of thousands of members have joined Function to take control of their health. We are growing our team and seeking out world-class talent that deeply believes in our mission to positively impact global health, has a relentless bias toward action and a growth mindset. Function fosters a collaborative and dynamic environment, where every day we are building the future.
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Function Health is building a security program that moves as fast as the business and protects one of the most complete longitudinal health datasets in the world. As a Threat Detection Engineer, you’ll design, build, and tune the systems that keep us ahead of attackers — from cloud-native telemetry pipelines to automated response logic.
You’ll work across security, infrastructure, and product teams to make detection and response a core part of how we build and operate. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who understands both how attacks happen and how to detect them without drowning in noise.
- Design and implement detection logic for cloud, identity, and endpoint environments.
- Build telemetry pipelines and normalization layers using native GCP logging, BigQuery, and security tools.
- Develop and maintain correlation and enrichment logic to identify real attacker behavior, not false positives.
- Partner with engineering to integrate detection into CI/CD and infrastructure automation.
- Contribute to incident response workflows and post-incident reviews.
- Continuously tune detections based on threat intelligence, red-team findings, and production learnings.
- Build dashboards and metrics that make detection effectiveness measurable.
- Automate response actions where appropriate, balancing risk and speed.
- 4–7 years of experience in security engineering, detection, or incident response.
- Strong understanding of modern attack techniques (cloud exploitation, identity attacks, persistence, data exfiltration).
- Experience building or tuning detections in SIEMs, CSPMs, or data pipelines (BigQuery, Chronicle, Elastic, etc.).
- Solid understanding of GCP logging, audit logs, and service telemetry.
- Familiarity with Python or Go for automation and detection logic.
- Understanding of EDR tooling and endpoint visibility.
- Experience partnering with engineering teams to build detections that scale and last.
- Bonus: experience with AI/ML-assisted detection, purple teaming, or healthcare threat models (HIPAA context).
- Bias Toward Action: Demonstrated ability to take initiative, make decisions under uncertainty, and move projects forward even in the face of ambiguity. We value individuals who are self-starters and ready to act on opportunities and challenges alike.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Strong adaptability to changing business needs with a knack for building and optimizing processes. Your entrepreneurial mindset will be crucial in navigating the dynamic landscape of our industry, ensuring our platform remains competitive and responsive to user needs.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Effective communication is vital for cross-functional collaboration and ensuring alignment across our organization.
- Remote Work Adaptability: Comfort with remote work environments, demonstrating the ability to stay productive and connected with the team irrespective of physical location.
- Continuous Improvement: A willingness to question assumptions and a commitment to continuous improvement. Your openness to feedback and dedication to personal and professional growth will contribute significantly to our collective success.
We value our team at Function and offer a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible working hours, and a dynamic work environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged. If you are a highly motivated and experienced individual who is passionate about using technology to improve people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
Join the Function Health team and become a part of our mission to revolutionize healthcare. Work with us to make a difference in the lives of thousands, ensuring a healthier future for all. Discover more about us and how we're changing the face of healthcare at Function Health.
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