Security Engineer, Level 4

About the role

Snap Security teams protect the trust and safety of our global community by securing the systems and data that power Snapchat. We safeguard hundreds of millions of Snapchatters every day, ensuring that every product and service is built on a foundation of security and resilience. Our values guide everything we do—from how we anticipate and mitigate threats to how we collaborate across Snap. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and scale security controls across infrastructure, applications, identity, and cloud environments
• Conduct in-depth security assessments, threat modeling, and code reviews to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities
• Build automation, tooling, and systems that improve security compliance, observability, and governance
• Utilize AI tools and high-velocity engineering workflows to design and ship scalable services while upholding rigorous standards for code correctness, security, and production-ready quality code
• Partner with product, engineering, and operations teams to harden systems and reduce risk from design through deployment
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend remediation strategies
• Help define and evolve security standards, practices, and documentation to elevate the organization’s overall security maturity

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical work experience
• 2+ years of post-Bachelor’s security-related experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 1+ year of post-grad security-related experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field
• Expertise in one of the following domains: infrastructure security, enterprise security, access management, application security, detection and response, or spam and abuse

Skills

• Strong technical background in security engineering principles, secure system design, and threat mitigation techniques
• Proficiency in, or a strong aptitude for, leveraging AI tools to streamline development, paired with the critical judgment to audit generated output for architectural integrity, performance bottlenecks, and security risks
• Adaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools to remain at the forefront of engineering trends and modern development practices
• Experience with security tooling including vulnerability scanners, SIEM, EDR, cloud security frameworks, and automation platforms
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills
• Security advocacy skills: help others raise security awareness

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience securing complex distributed systems and/or enterprise-scale infrastructure
• Strong programming and software design skills, including debugging, performance analysis, and test design
• Strong intellectual curiosity, self-motivated to keep up with the latest technology in the security domain

Schedule

This role follows a “default together” approach and expects team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

Pay

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position.

• Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): $157,000–$235,000 annually
• Zone B: $149,000–$223,000 annually
• Zone C: $133,000–$200,000 annually

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

Benefits

Snap Inc. offers benefits built around your needs, including:

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success