Staff AI Detection Engineer

Our Purpose At SentinelOne, we are driven by a clear purpose: to give the advantage to those who secure our future. As AI reshapes how organizations build, operate, and innovate, the responsibility to protect them becomes more critical than ever. When you join SentinelOne, your work helps protect global enterprises, critical infrastructure, and the technologies shaping tomorrow. If you are motivated by meaningful challenges and want your impact to be real, measurable, and global, you will find purpose here. About Us SentinelOne is a company at the intersection of AI and security, pioneering a new operating model for cybersecurity. Our AI-native platform unifies protection across endpoint, cloud, identity, data, and AI systems to deliver autonomous detection and response with clarity and speed. By combining real-time analytics, intelligent automation, and a unified data foundation, we reduce noise, simplify complexity, and empower security teams to focus on what truly matters. Our teams are builders, problem-solvers, and innovators committed to shaping the future of security. If you are excited to solve hard problems alongside talented, mission-driven people, we invite you to help us build a safer future for humanity. What Are We Looking For? We’re looking for people who are relentlessly curious and committed to continuous learning. AI is reshaping every function across our business, and we enable every team member, regardless of role or level, to build fluency in AI tools and concepts. Those who thrive here actively seek out new solutions, experiment thoughtfully, and apply what they learn to drive better, faster, smarter outcomes. As a Staff AI Detection Engineer, you will be tasked with end-to-end development of AI-powered detections using EDR data. A key part of the job is researching new attack vectors and effective detection methods. You will be responsible for developing, owning, and maintaining your created detections.   What Will You Do? Primary responsibilities include :  Be part of a team of Cyber Security Researchers and Data Scientists. Research, build and own complex detection capabilities and pipelines Focus on applying the latest machine learning and deep learning advancements to detect and defeat threats. Train models using the company’s vast real threat data. Write high quality production code, own and maintain your detections. Develop data and AI features to support the entire detection organization. Contribute to SentinelOne’s industry-leading cybersecurity platform. As a Staff-level engineer, inspire and provide technical leadership to others.   What Skills and Knowledge Will You Bring? Ideal candidates will have:  5+ years of experience in the cyber security field 2+ years of experience solving complex problems using modern AI/ML techniques Deep understanding of the cybersecurity landscape, attack vectors, TTPs and detection methods - especially in Windows Experience in data analysis tools in python Experience in researching using Big Data infrastructures (Spark, or any other alternative) Experience in leading cross-functional projects between R&D and product teams   Why SentinelOne? AI is redefining how the world operates and rewriting the rules of security in real time, and SentinelOne was built for this moment. From day one, we architected an AI-native platform designed to operate at machine speed, not as an add-on to legacy systems but as the foundation itself. If you want to build where innovation and impact move together, this is that place. We invest in our Sentinels with comprehensive, competitive benefits designed to support you and your family: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k), Commuter, Health and Dependent FSA Unlimited PTO Leading Total Rewards including Restricted Stock Program  16-weeks of gender-neutral parental leave Paid company holidays and sick time Flexible working hours  Employee stock purchase program Disability and life insurance Employee assistance program Gym membership reimbursement Internet/Mobile allowance Learning & development at every level for every function Opportunity to strengthen communities globally through our S Foundation      SentinelOne is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. SentinelOne participates in the E-Verify Program for all U.S. based roles.