Senior Security Engineer at Snowflake

Pune, Maharashtra, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cloud Computing, Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or have equivalent practical experience. A minimum of 5 years of experience in security engineering, with a strong focus on penetration testing and application security, is required. Proficiency in common web application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10), network protocols, penetration testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite, Kali Linux tools), and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and exploit development is essential. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are necessary, along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Relevant security certifications (e.g., OSCP, OSWE, GWAPT, GPEN, CEH) and experience with AI red teaming methodologies and bug bounty program management are considered a plus.

Responsibilities

The Senior Security Engineer will conduct white-box penetration tests on Snowflake's web applications, internal tools, and APIs. This role involves managing and enhancing the bug bounty program, including triaging findings and interacting with security researchers. Responsibilities include analyzing vulnerability patterns, implementing solutions for root cause fixes, and communicating vulnerabilities with actionable remediation guidance to development teams. The engineer will also present security metrics to leadership, stay updated on attack techniques and AI/ML security threats, develop automation for security workflows, and promote a strong security culture by emphasizing secure development practices.

Skills

Penetration Testing
White-Box Penetration Testing
Bug Bounty
OWASP Top 10
Web Applications
Internal Tools
APIs
Burp Suite
Kali Linux
Vulnerability Analysis
Remediation Guidance
Security Metrics
Security Automation
Secure Development Practices
Threat Modeling
AI/ML Security Threats

Snowflake

Data management and analytics platform

About Snowflake

Snowflake provides a platform called the AI Data Cloud that helps organizations manage and analyze their data. This platform allows users to store and process large amounts of data efficiently, offering services like data warehousing, data lakes, data engineering, data science, and data sharing. Snowflake's system works by uniting data from different sources, enabling secure sharing and performing various types of analytics. What sets Snowflake apart from its competitors is its ability to operate seamlessly across multiple public clouds, allowing users to access their data from anywhere. The company's goal is to help businesses leverage their data for better decision-making by providing a flexible subscription-based service that scales according to their needs.

Bellevue, WashingtonHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$1,341.3MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

We've got your back - We offer comprehensive health insurance plans, health savings accounts, robust retirement plans, and generous life and disability insurance.
A Balanced Lifestyle - All Snowflakes have access to our weekly online lunch and learns, virtual workout classes, and ergonomic work-from-home equipment. We offer on-demand mental health and wellness programs to support our employees and their families.
Your People Matter - Help offset the cost of growing your family with our fertility benefits and family planning resources. Count on our generous time-off and various leave plans for you to rest, refuel, and sustain a great work-life balance.
Global Snowflake Team - No matter where you are in the world, we will get you connected and supported with a work-from-home setup.
Treat Yourself - Personalize your Snowflake benefits by tapping into our employee discounts and pre-tax selections.
Invest In Your Future - Eligible employees enjoy new hire equity, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and a quarterly bonus or commission program.

Risks

Integration challenges from Datavolo acquisition may disrupt operations and customer service.
Increased competition from Mistral AI could challenge Snowflake's market position.
Convertible senior notes pricing may increase financial pressure if market conditions worsen.

Differentiation

Snowflake offers a unified platform for diverse data workloads, unlike traditional solutions.
The AI Data Cloud enables near-unlimited scale and performance for data mobilization.
Snowflake's seamless multi-cloud experience ensures efficient data operations across locations.

Upsides

Acquisition of Datavolo enhances Snowflake's open data integration capabilities.
Investment in Metaplane boosts AI-driven data quality solutions for Snowflake users.
Snowflake Ventures' investment in Hex expands accessibility of data tools to non-technical users.

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