Snowflake Computing

Senior Penetration Testing Engineer

Snowflake Computing$130K — $180K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in security testing across diverse cloud environments.
  • Proficient in C++, Java, JavaScript, Go, and Python for exploit development.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Strong understanding of application and system technologies to assess risks.
  • Ability to devise new attack methods without heavy reliance on tools.
  • Excellent communication skills for collaboration with developers and security engineers.
  • Previous experience in balancing security needs with business requirements during product testing.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct penetration tests on a variety of cloud environments to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Develop testing plans, set priorities and timelines for engagements.
  • Create new testing methodologies for innovative applications and technologies.
  • Collaborate closely with security and engineering teams on product release processes.
  • Drive security reviews and design controls with product security teams.
  • Primarily focus on penetration testing while also supporting SDLC processes.

Benefits

  • Innovative AppSec program with advanced methodologies like Threat Modeling as Code.
  • Exposure to a wide range of cutting-edge technologies.
  • A diverse team with a blend of backgrounds and skills.
  • Strong support for security within the organization and from customers.
  • Opportunities for significant impact in a rapidly growing company.
Full Job Description
WHAT YOU NEED:
  • You break things, and you want to break them anywhere, in any cloud - and you have solid 5+ years of experience doing that.
  • You find and exploit bugs in:
    • C++, Java, JavaScript, Go, and Python
    • Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, or Azure
    • Cloud Native Systems and Applications, Client Side Applications, Micro Services, Database Systems, Drivers, Connectors, AI Agents and Systems, Web Applications, and more
  • You will have a solid understanding of technologies supporting applications and systems to accurately assess the breadth and impact of risks and solutions.
  • You are not overly reliant on tools and can use your fundamental understanding of technologies to develop new attack methods.
  • You are a strong communicator, with a track record of delivering results, who wants to work closely with developers and security engineers on a daily basis.
  • You have prior experience balancing security and business demands as you perform penetration testing for products going to release.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
  • Perform penetration testing engagements against a diverse cloud environment and find vulnerabilities in software, systems, and networks.
  • Set scope, priority based test plans, and timelines for penetration testing engagements.
  • You will figure out how to test new applications, technologies, protocols, controls, and concepts where there is no out-of-the-box methodology.
  • Work with security and engineering teams to manage product releases, plan engagements, communicate findings and recommendations, and inform stakeholders.
  • Partner closely with security engineers in the Product Security program to drive reviews, designs, and controls from outcomes.
  • Focus primarily on penetration testing, but advocate for and support other processes in the SDLC as needed.
WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US:
  • We are laser focused on doing security better, and we do not tolerate the status quo.
  • Snowflake is constantly innovating, if you want to further yourself technically there is no better place to be exposed to a wide variety of new technologies.
  • Snowflake AppSec program is very innovative - think about Threat Modeling as Code, autonomous security champions and agentic driven security.
  • We have strong demand from our customers, and support from the business for security.
  • We are a great team that combines a diverse set of backgrounds and skills.
  • Did we mention we are one of the fastest-growing software companies, ever? The opportunity for impact is enormous.

Snowflake is growing fast, and we're scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake.

How do you want to make your impact?

Snowflake is growing fast, and we're scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake.

How do you want to make your impact?

For jobs located in the United States, please visit the job posting on the Snowflake Careers Site for salary and benefits information: careers.snowflake.com

About Snowflake Computing

Snowflake is a cloud-based data-warehousing company that was founded in 2012. The company provides a data platform that allows customers to store and analyze data using cloud-based infrastructure. Snowflake's platform is designed to be highly scalable and flexible, allowing customers to easily add or remove computing resources as needed. The company's customers include a wide range of businesses, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Snowflake has received significant funding from investors and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States.
Learn more about Snowflake Computing
Size
2,037 employees
Market Cap
$44.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$539.1 million
Founded
2012
Revenue
$592 million
NASDAQ

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