Senior Software Engineer at Snyk

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

At least 7 years of commercial experience as a Software Engineer
Experience in large-scale software systems design, and familiarity with fundamental computer science concepts (algorithms, complexity, data structures)
Proficiency in at least one of our core programming languages (Go, TypeScript or Python), and a willingness and enthusiasm for learning new languages and technologies
Experience in at least one of the following: Building highly reliable, scalable microservice back-ends for web APIs or applications, or other types of large-scale, high reliability systems; Building web UIs, CLIs or APIs for use by other engineers; Building infrastructure or platform automation, or observability or release tools
Demonstrable skill in effective software testing
Strong commitment to code quality, and the value of giving and receiving feedback through code reviews
Ability to deal with ambiguity, and respond with agility when requirements and prior

Responsibilities

Analyzing, designing, and implementing high-quality solutions to problems with well-tested, maintainable code
Building systems with the long-term in mind, focusing on good design, robust testing, and sustainability from the perspective of cost and scale
Supporting customers by resolving bugs and customer support escalations
Designing solutions to problems which typically require multiple engineers to implement
Demonstrating end-to-end ownership for the delivery of key efforts, and leading peers in the delivery of particularly broad efforts as a technical lead
Providing mentorship to more junior engineers, and playing a role in growing the next generation of engineers at Snyk

Skills

TypeScript

Python

Microservices

System Design

Algorithms

Data Structures

Scalable Systems

Software Testing

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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