Senior Manager, Engineering at Snyk

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Cybersecurity, Developer ToolsIndustries

Requirements

  • Proficient with team tech stack and advanced system design
  • Able to contribute to coding, as needed, and conduct code reviews
  • Deep understanding of the team product and how it aligns with business needs
  • Experienced in coaching direct reports through productive feedback, building on strengths and addressing areas of development
  • Confident in challenging engineers to be innovative and creatively problem solve
  • Able to lead by example for individual contributors in the team, demonstrate how to execute responsibilities and be successful in their role, with patience and understanding. Coach other managers in the organization
  • Program management of large, cross-functional effort
  • Significant influence across R&D - e.g., leading a guild that has created a substantial change
  • Demonstrated impact over time delivering complex/cross-functional initiatives
  • Grow the future leaders within the team
  • Strong cross-team collaboration, organizational and communication skills
  • Advocate for agile ways of working

Responsibilities

  • Drive the creation of a long-term strategic roadmap for the team and its partners, socialize it with the team and stakeholders, create a plan for execution and make progress on the roadmap
  • Influence the group strategy and drive cross-team execution
  • Facilitate the smooth running of the team’s agile ceremonies
  • Drive the team’s successful delivery of the sprint, quarterly plan, and long term goals. Track plan progression and identify gaps and future requirements. Communicate status and course correction suggestions
  • Establish clear goals and KPIs for individuals and the team, provide ongoing coaching, and implement processes to enable forward movement of the team
  • Build a knowledge-sharing environment where teammates proactively help each other
  • Hands on coding as needed, including code review
  • Coach direct reports through productive feedback, building on strengths and addressing areas of development
  • See the broader picture and approach topics with a high-level mindset
  • Serve as role model and advisor to Engineers and Engineering Managers
  • Grow leaders in the team
  • Build trust with direct reports, amongst the team, and between teams across the division

Skills

Agile
Scrum Ceremonies
Roadmap Planning
Project Tracking
Stakeholder Communication
Team Coaching
Engineering Management
Strategic Execution
Cross-team Collaboration
Sprint Delivery

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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