Principal Software Engineer at Snyk

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Cybersecurity, Software Security, AIIndustries

Requirements

12+ years of experience in a similar role, delivering complex software at scale
Thought leader with a proven background in tackling complex technological problems and driving excellence
Expert knowledge in a statically typed programming language like Go or TypeScript
History of providing technical leadership for large teams, building products from scratch and evolving them to an enterprise level
Experience creating organizational buy-in and championing behavioral changes across an engineering organization

Responsibilities

Lead the design and execution of major technical initiatives, driving them from concept to production
Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable practices
Dialogue with stakeholders across the company, from sales to customer-facing technical staff, to align product development with customer needs
Actively engage in coding to shape the product and demonstrate best practices to the team
Drive solutions for Snyk-wide challenges with a long-term, decade-long perspective
Influence our technical architecture and product strategy to ensure our systems are scalable, predictable, and maintainable

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Software ArchitectureTechnical LeadershipMentoringStakeholder EngagementProduct DevelopmentCodingContainersCloud

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for the Principal Software Engineer role?

The role requires 12+ years of experience in a similar role, delivering complex software at scale, along with a history of providing technical leadership for large teams.

What programming languages are needed for this position?

Expert knowledge in a statically typed programming language like Go or TypeScript is required.

What are Snyk's core values?

Snyk builds on the values of One Team, Care Deeply, Customer Centric, and Forward Thinking, which keep the team driven, supportive, and ahead in the AI era.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Snyk

Cybersecurity for open source software vulnerabilities

About Snyk

Snyk specializes in cybersecurity for software-driven businesses, focusing on open source security. Its platform helps developers identify and fix vulnerabilities in their code through a dependency scanner that detects issues in open source dependencies and container images. Snyk stands out by integrating seamlessly into existing development workflows, allowing for quick development without sacrificing security. The company's goal is to enable businesses to develop software rapidly while ensuring it remains secure and compliant.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$1,545.7MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees