We9re looking for a Security Engineer to join Snap Inc!

What you9ll do:

• 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
• Utilize AI tools and high velocity engineering workflows to design and ship scalable services while upholding rigorous standards for code correctness, security, and production ready quality code.
• Partner with product, engineering, and operations teams to harden systems and reduce risk from design through deployment
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend remediation strategies
• Help define and evolve security standards, practices, and documentation to elevate the organization9s overall security maturity

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong technical background in security engineering principles, secure system design, and threat mitigation techniques
• 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.
• 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
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills
• Security advocacy skills: help others raise security awareness

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor9s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical work experience
• 2+ years of post-Bachelor9s security related experience; or Master9s degree in a technical field + 1+ year of post-grad security related experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field
• Expertise in one of the following domains: infrastructure security, enterprise security, access management, application security, detection and response, or spam and abuse

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience securing complex distributed systems and/or enterprise-scale infrastructure
• Strong programming and software design skills, including debugging, performance analysis, and test design
• Strong intellectual curiosity, self-motivated to keep up with the latest technology in the security domain

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a "default together" approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we9ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap9s long-term success!

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate9s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position.These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):
The base salary range for this position is $157,000-$235,000 annually.

Zone B:
The base salary range for this position is $149,000-$223,000 annually.

Zone C:
The base salary range for this position is $133,000-$200,000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.