Manager, Security Engineering

Snap Inc. • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $213,000 - $377,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles. Snap Security teams protect the trust and safety of our global community by securing the systems and data that power Snapchat. We safeguard hundreds of millions of Snapchatters every day, ensuring that every product and service is built on a foundation of security and resilience. Our values guide everything we do - from how we anticipate and mitigate threats to how we collaborate across Snap. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront. We're looking for a Security Engineering Manager to join the InfoSec org!

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership and impact in security domains such as Application Security, Enterprise Security, Infrastructure Security, and/or Spam & Abuse
• Expertise in software engineering, with proficiency in programming languages such as Golang and Python.
• Strong background in big data technologies, such as BigQuery.
• Proven ability to lead and execute large-scale technical initiatives across multiple teams.
• Excellent cross-team collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of user privacy and security
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field such as computer science, engineering or equivalent years of experience
• 8+ years of post- bachelor’s industry experience; or a Master’s degree in a technical field + 7+ years of post-grad security experience; or a PhD in a related technical field + 4 years of post-grad security experience
• 1+ year(s) of experience as an Engineering Manager
• Extensive experience designing and deploying production-quality software solutions at scale.

Nice To Haves

• Proven leadership in designing and deploying scalable systems for security operations, with measurable impact on organizational security goals.
• Experience driving organizational change by developing and evangelizing new frameworks or processes for combating emerging threats.
• Strong strategic thinking, with a demonstrated ability to define technical roadmaps and lead multi-team initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with executive leadership to align technical solutions with business priorities and risk management strategies.
• A track record of mentoring senior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable security solutions across applications, infrastructure, and enterprise systems.
• Partner with engineering, product, and IT teams to embed security into architecture, development, and operational workflows.
• Lead high-impact security initiatives from design through deployment, ensuring systems are resilient and aligned with business goals.
• Drive incident response and strengthen detection, investigation, and remediation capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership in secure design, threat modeling, and risk reduction best practices.
• Define and execute the security roadmap, continuously improving controls, tooling, and overall security posture.

Benefits

• Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve 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 Snap’s long-term success!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager