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Software Engineer

Reposted 22 Days Ago
Hybrid
Boston, MA
130K-160K Annually
Mid level
Hybrid
Boston, MA
130K-160K Annually
Mid level
As a Software Engineer at Snyk, you'll design and build high-quality solutions, focusing on robust, scalable systems. You'll analyze problems, support customers, and collaborate across teams while emphasizing code quality and effective communication.
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Snyk is the leader in secure AI software development, helping millions of developers develop fast and stay secure as AI transforms how software is built. Our AI-native Developer Security Platform integrates seamlessly into development and security workflows, making it easy to find, fix, and prevent vulnerabilities — from code and dependencies to containers and cloud.
Our mission is to empower every developer to innovate securely in the AI era — boosting productivity while reducing business risk. We’re not your average security company - we build Snyk on One Team, Care Deeply, Customer Centric, and Forward Thinking.
It’s how we stay driven, supportive, and always one step ahead as AI reshapes our world.

Why this role?

As a Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping how modern organizations build and secure software at scale. You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team and help drive our mission to embed security into every part of the AI-native development lifecycle. You will be at the forefront of building the future of application security, challenged to create high-performance, reliable, and scalable services. Your work will directly impact the success of our cutting-edge features and the security of millions of developers worldwide.

What You’ll Do:
  • Lead the analysis, design, and implementation of high-quality, scalable solutions and services.

  • Build systems with the long-term in mind, focusing on robust design, comprehensive testing, and sustainability at cost and scale.

  • Own technical decisions throughout the process, working directly with cross-functional technical and non-technical teams.

  • Resolve critical bugs and customer support escalations to ensure a highly reliable product experience for our global user base.

  • Collaborate actively with the engineering team, providing and receiving thoughtful feedback through rigorous code reviews.

  • Master existing large-scale services while developing new, cutting-edge product features.

What You Bring:
  • You bring at least 3 years of commercial experience as a Software Engineer.

  • Strong experience in software systems design and familiarity with foundational computer science concepts (algorithms, complexity, data structures).

  • Proficiency in at least one of our core programming languages: Go, TypeScript, or Python.

  • Experience in building highly reliable, scalable microservice back-ends, web UIs, CLIs, or infrastructure automation tools.

  • Demonstrable skill in effective software testing and a strong commitment to code quality.

  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and respond with agility when requirements and priorities change.

It’d Be Awesome If You Also…
  • Have hands-on experience with AI/LLMs or modern security tooling.

  • Are curious, have a strong growth mindset, and proactively seek to improve existing skills.

  • Feed off complex technical problems and find solutions where others see roadblocks.

  • Contribute to open-source or developer communities.

  • Can build presentations that keep

Annual Base Salary Range: $130,000 – $160,000 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

Top Skills

Go
Python
Typescript
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Snyk Boston Office

Conveniently located near South Station, Snyk is easily accessible for those commuting via public transportation.

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