Staff Software Engineer at Snyk

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cybersecurity, TechnologyIndustries

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), 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

Responsibilities

Analyze, design, and implement high-quality, large-scale solutions to Snyk’s most complex technical problems
Work with peers and across teams to design and implement solutions to large-scale problems
Communicate regularly in written and verbal forms to team, peers, and senior leads
Take end-to-end ownership for the delivery of critical efforts
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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GoTypeScriptMicroservicesAPIsAlgorithmsData StructuresScalable SystemsSoftware Design

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position.

What is the salary for this Staff Software Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What technical skills are required for this role?

Candidates need at least 7 years of commercial experience as a Software Engineer, experience in large-scale software systems design with familiarity in algorithms, complexity, and data structures, and proficiency in at least one core language like Go or TypeScript, plus experience in building scalable microservices, web UIs/CLIs/APIs, or infrastructure tools.

What are Snyk's company values and culture like?

Snyk values One Team, Care Deeply, Customer Centric, and Forward Thinking, fostering a dynamic environment that prioritizes collaboration, empathy, business impact, and trust.

What makes a strong candidate for this Staff Software Engineer position?

A strong candidate has 7+ years of experience, proficiency in Go or TypeScript, expertise in large-scale systems design and core CS concepts, and hands-on experience in scalable microservices, developer tools like UIs/CLIs/APIs, or infrastructure, along with leadership and mentoring skills.

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