Staff Software Engineer at Snyk

Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Software Development, AIIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years’ experience in Software Engineering
  • Building highly reliable, scalable microservice back-ends for web APIs or applications, or other types of large-scale, high reliability systems
  • Experience in large-scale software systems design, and familiarity with fundamental computer science concepts (algorithms, complexity, data structures)
  • Proficiency in Python or Go, or willingness to learn new languages
  • Possess excellent communication skills and an ability to break down complex tech into plain English
  • Promote testing as a natural part of any coding effort to improve code quality
  • Ability to lift the performance of a team through coaching and mentoring of more junior engineers

Responsibilities

  • Analyze, design, and implement high-quality, large-scale solutions to Snyk’s most complex technical problems with a keen eye towards scale, efficiency, reliability, and quality
  • Work with peers and across teams to design and implement solutions to large-scale problems
  • Communicate regularly in written and verbal forms with the team, peers, and senior leads
  • Have end-to-end ownership for the delivery of critical efforts, and lead peers in delivering particularly broad efforts as a technical lead
  • Mentor junior engineers and help grow the next generation of engineers at Snyk

Skills

DAST
API Development
Web Development
Scalable Services
System Design
Distributed Systems
Reliability Engineering
Software Architecture
Technical Leadership
Mentoring

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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