Security Engineer, Level 5, Production Security

Snap•Santa Monica, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Senior Security Engineer to join the Infrastructure Security team at Snap Inc!

Requirements

Solid development skills in at least one of the following languages: Go, Python and/or Java
Deep understanding of one or more infrastructure domains and technologies: Kubernetes, Containers, Service Mesh (e.g., Istio, Envoy), Networking and/or Linux internals.
Hands-on experience deploying and securing services in multi-cloud environments, particularly AWS and Google Cloud Platform.
Knowledge and experience working with authentication and authorization protocols/frameworks (OpenID Connect, OAuth, or Identity Federation)
Familiarity with cloud security tools such as Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) platforms and native AWS/GCP security services.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and product teams.
BS/BA degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or equivalent years of experience
6+ years of post-Bachelor’s industry experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 5+ year of post-grad security experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field + 2+ years of post-grad security experience
Experience with Java, C++, and/or Python

Responsibilities

Design, architect, and implement security controls and frameworks for securing Snap's backend services and cloud infrastructure
Influence and improve a wide range of production security controls, including visibility, hardening, identity, authentication, networking, and deployments policies
Conduct in-depth security reviews of platforms, back-end services, and business application integrations
Identify, triage, and drive remediation of vulnerabilities and misconfigurations across cloud environments and backend systems
Implement security into CI/CD pipelines
Partner cross-functionally with Infrastructure, Developer Productivity, and Product Engineering teams to embed secure design practices early in the development lifecycle
Influence the secure and responsible adoption of LLMs and AI tools across Snap’s engineering ecosystem
Mentor and guide junior engineers, setting high standards of operational excellence and security engineering
Champion security and user privacy across Snap’s technology ecosystem