Manager, Security Engineering

Snap Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$213,000 - $377,000•Hybrid

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 operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services. 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, Privacy, Infrastructure Security, and/or Spam & Abuse
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.
Expertise in software engineering, with proficiency in programming languages such as Golang and Python.
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 technical leadership or engineering management experience

Nice To Haves

Proven leadership in designing and deploying scalable systems for security operations, with measurable impact on organizational security goals.
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.
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.
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.