Snyk · 14 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $245K/yr
10+ years expSnyk is the leader in secure AI software development, helping millions of developers develop fast and stay secure as AI transforms how software is built. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will shape how modern organizations build and secure software at scale, leading the design and implementation of reliable solutions while mentoring junior engineers.
Cyber SecuritySecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of highly reliable, large-scale solutions to our most complex technical problems
Drive consensus with peers and senior leads to define and implement solutions for large-scale engineering challenges
Take end-to-end ownership for critical efforts, acting as a technical lead to deliver broad, cross-functional projects
Mentor and coach junior engineers, helping to grow the next generation of technical leaders at Snyk
Communicate regularly and effectively to ensure alignment with team, peers, and senior leadership
Qualification
Required
You have at least 10 years of commercial experience as a Software Engineer
You have experience in large-scale software systems design, with a strong grasp of computer science fundamentals
You are proficient in at least one of our core programming languages (Go, TypeScript), with a willingness to learn new technologies
You have a strong commitment to code quality and the value of giving and receiving feedback through code reviews
You are a highly effective communicator, able to work collaboratively, be curious, and have a growth mindset
Preferred
Have a proven track record of leading projects and inspiring engineering teams to achieve results
Have hands-on experience with Kubernetes or major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Contribute to open-source projects and share your knowledge with the developer community
Embrace the cloud-native world and have experience with Docker
Love solving complex technical problems and finding solutions where others see roadblocks
Benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible working hours
Work-from home allowances
In-office perks
Time off for learning and self development
Generous vacation and wellness time off
Country-specific holidays
100% paid parental leave for all caregivers
Health benefits
Employee assistance plans
Annual wellness allowance
Country-specific life insurance
Disability benefits
Retirement/pension programs
Mobile phone and education allowances
Company
Snyk
Snyk is a cloud native application security provider that enables millions of developers to build software securely.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.19BKey Investors
ServiceNowQatar Investment AuthorityAddition
2023-01-24Corporate Round· $25M
2022-12-12Series G· $196.5M
2021-12-21Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Peter McKay
CEO
Assaf Hefetz
Co-Founder & CTO
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