Senior Software Engineer

Why this role?

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll play a significant role in shaping the technology at Snyk. You will work within a collaborative, forward-thinking team to build foundational, scalable infrastructure and ensure its broad adoption. This is an exciting opportunity to influence our core technology and tackle complex engineering challenges at scale.

• Analyze, design, and implement high-quality, well-tested solutions to complex problems.

• Lead key efforts from idea to execution, demonstrating end-to-end ownership.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure our infrastructure is used broadly and consistently.

• Mentor and coach junior engineers, helping to grow the next generation of talent at Snyk.

• Build systems with a long-term mindset, focusing on design, robust testing, and scalability.

• Resolve critical bugs and customer support escalations to ensure a high-quality user experience.

• You have at least 7 years of commercial experience as a Software Engineer.

• You bring expertise in large-scale software systems design and a solid understanding of fundamental computer science concepts.

• You are proficient in at least one of our core programming languages (Go, TypeScript, or Python).

• You have experience building highly reliable, scalable systems, whether they are microservice back-ends, web UIs, or platform automation tools.

• You have a strong commitment to code quality and the value of giving and receiving feedback.

• You are a clear and effective communicator, able to deal with ambiguity and work collaboratively.

• Enjoy working on early-stage products and talking with customers to solve their problems.

• Love tackling complex technical challenges and finding solutions where others see roadblocks.

• Are comfortable with a hybrid work schedule and engaging with a team in person.

• Embrace challenges and learn from them.

• Have a great sense of humor! We take our mission seriously, but not ourselves.

Annual Base Salary Range: $160,000 – $200,000 USD
Snyk is committed to equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors. Actual compensation may vary based on prior experience, skills, location, internal equity, and other job-related factors. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission and/or equity incentive awards. Our Total Rewards program includes, but is not limited to, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and health, dental, and vision insurance.
 

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We care deeply about the warm, inclusive environment we’ve created and we value diversity – we welcome applications from those typically underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this role but are not totally sure whether you’re the right person, do apply anyway!

About Snyk

Snyk is committed to creating an inclusive and engaging environment where our employees can thrive as we rally behind our common mission to make the digital world a safer place. From Snyk employee resource groups, to global benefits that help our employees prioritize their health, wellness, financial security, and a work/life blend, we aim to support our employees along their entire journeys here at Snyk.

Benefits & Programs

- Prioritize health, wellness, financial security, and life balance with programs tailored to your location and role.

- Flexible working hours, work-from home allowances, in-office perks, and time off for learning and self development

- Generous vacation and wellness time off, country-specific holidays, and 100% paid parental leave for all caregivers

- Health benefits, employee assistance plans, and annual wellness allowance

- Country-specific life insurance, disability benefits, and retirement/pension programs, plus mobile phone and education allowances