Security Engineer – Level 5

SNAP/SNAP

. Lead the design, implementation, and scaling of security controls and frameworks across backend infrastructure, cloud environments, corporate systems, and/or abuse detection platforms .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $209,000 - $313,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in security engineering, including infrastructure security, application security, and threat mitigation, while leveraging AI tools for enhanced security measures. Proven ability to lead cross-functional security initiatives and mentor peers in best practices for robust security across complex systems.

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Infrastructure SecuritySecurity EngineeringAI Tools ProficiencyCloud TechnologiesThreat Mitigation

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Hard Skills

Security Controls DesignThreat ModelingVulnerability RemediationProgramming SkillsDebuggingPerformance AnalysisTest DesignSecure DesignIncident ResponseSystem Hardening

Soft Skills

MentoringInfluencingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesContainersIAMCSPM ToolsZero Trust Principles

Industry Keywords

Enterprise SecurityAccess ManagementDetection and ResponseSpam and AbuseDistributed Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsKubernetes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, implementation, and scaling of security controls and frameworks across backend infrastructure, cloud environments, corporate systems, and/or abuse detection platforms
Architect and deploy solutions protecting against intrusion attempts, advanced threat actors, sophisticated abuse, spam, account takeover, and infrastructure attacks
Use AI tools and high-velocity engineering workflows to design and ship scalable services with rigorous code correctness, security, and production-ready quality
Drive cross-functional security initiatives with engineering, product, and operations teams throughout the development lifecycle
Conduct security reviews and threat modeling, identify risks, remediate vulnerabilities, and ensure robust security across services and systems
Build and operate protective tooling and AI-enhanced automation to improve detection, incident response, and operational security
Mentor and influence peers, set technical direction, advocate best practices, and foster security excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical work experience
6+ years of post-Bachelor’s security related experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 5+ years of post-grad security related experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field + 2+ years of post-grad security related experience
Expertise in infrastructure security, enterprise security, access management, application security, detection and response, or spam and abuse
Deep technical expertise in security engineering, including secure design, threat mitigation, and applied defenses across security domains
Proficiency in or strong aptitude for leveraging AI tools and auditing generated output for architectural integrity, performance bottlenecks, and security risks
Adaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools
Proficiency with secure infrastructure and cloud technologies, including Kubernetes, containers, IAM, networking, CSPM tools, and Zero Trust principles
Experience influencing secure architecture and system hardening, including endpoint posture, access governance, and vulnerability management
Demonstrated experience securing complex distributed systems and/or enterprise-scale infrastructure
Strong programming and software design skills, including debugging, performance analysis, and test design
Experience with emerging technologies such as AI/ML security, large-scale distributed systems, or abuse detection at scale

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid parental leave
Comprehensive medical coverage
Emotional and mental health support programs
Equity in the form of RSUs