Principal Software Engineer at Snyk

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
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

Software Architecture
Technical Leadership
Mentoring
Stakeholder Engagement
Product Development
Coding
Containers
Cloud

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

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Delaying IPO may lead to investor impatience and confidence issues.
Integration challenges from multiple acquisitions could distract from core operations.
Workforce reduction by 10% might impact morale and innovation.

Differentiation

Snyk's developer-first approach integrates security seamlessly into development workflows.
The platform's focus on open source security addresses a critical market need.
Snyk's comprehensive toolset supports both small startups and large enterprises.

Upsides

Snyk's ARR reached $300 million, indicating strong financial growth.
Strategic acquisitions like DeepCode enhance Snyk's product offerings and revenue.
Partnerships with AWS expand Snyk's integration capabilities and market reach.

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