Security Engineer

Join Snap Inc. as a Security Engineer, where you will design, implement, and scale security controls across various environments. You will conduct in-depth security assessments, build automation and tooling, and partner with product, engineering, and operations teams to harden systems and reduce risk. Additionally, you will investigate and respond to security incidents, help define and evolve security standards, and elevate the organization's overall security maturity. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous time off, medical coverage, and a 401(k) plan.

• Design, implement, and scale security controls across infrastructure, applications, identity, and cloud environments.
• Conduct in-depth security assessments, threat modeling, and code reviews to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Build automation, tooling, and systems that improve security compliance, observability, and governance.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java)
• Proficiency in, or a strong aptitude for, leveraging AI tools to streamline development, paired with the critical judgment to audit generated output for architectural integrity, performance bottlenecks, and security risks
• Strong technical background in security engineering principles, secure system design, and threat mitigation techniques
• Adaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools to remain at the forefront of engineering trends and modern development practices
• Experience with security tooling including vulnerability scanners, SIEM, EDR, cloud security frameworks, and automation platforms
• Security advocacy skills: help others raise security awareness
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical work experience
• Expertise in one of the following domains: infrastructure security, enterprise security, access management, application security, detection and response, or spam and abuse
• 2+ years of post-Bachelor’s security related experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 1+ year of post-grad security related experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field
• Strong intellectual curiosity, self-motivated to keep up with the latest technology in the security domain
• Strong programming and software design skills, including debugging, performance analysis, and test design
• Demonstrated experience securing complex distributed systems and/or enterprise-scale infrastructure