Senior Director, Engineering at Snyk

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Cybersecurity, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical leadership roles in software engineering
  • Proven track record of successfully leading software engineering organizations of 75+ in a product context
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred
  • Proficiency in software development, system architecture, and operational practices
  • Familiarity with modern software development methodologies and tools
  • Excellent leadership and influencing skills to collaborate effectively with senior technical and managerial stakeholders
  • Strong analytical abilities to support technical decisions with data-driven metrics
  • Exceptional communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop emerging technical talent

Responsibilities

  • Build a long term strategy for Snyk Open Source that delivers on business priorities and drive its execution, in collaboration with cross-functional partners and peers
  • Be an owner of the Snyk Open Source product as a business, optimizing for and trading off the competing requirements of innovation, support, cost, reliability and performance to maximize benefit for that business long-term
  • Create and execute on organizational strategy which proactively identifies requirements for senior talent, and grow or hire to fill gaps as required
  • Lead cross team collaboration across Snyk to quickly resolve issues and risks, and unblock progress
  • Establish clear success criteria for direct reports and the group, monitoring and course-correcting as required
  • Build a high-performing, engaged, world-class team that can deliver on the technical challenge of program analysis in the security domain
  • Serve as role model, mentor and advisor to Snyk’s most senior engineering talent

Skills

Engineering Leadership
Team Building
Product Strategy
Dependency Analysis
Security Intelligence
Vulnerability Remediation
Developer Tools
High-Volume Systems
Roadmap Execution
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Software Composition Analysis
Cloud Security
Container Security

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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