Security Engineer, Level 5, Offensive Security

SNAP/SNAP

. Design, execute, and lead offensive security and privacy engagements, including red, purple, and orange team exercises .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $209,000 - $313,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in offensive security engagements, including red, purple, and orange team exercises, with a strong focus on threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and incident response. Proficient in developing custom exploits and managing security infrastructure while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Offensive Security EngagementsThreat ModelingPayload/Implant/Exploit DevelopmentCloud Infrastructure (AWS/GCP)Incident Response

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Hard Skills

Operating System InternalsNetworkingApplication DevelopmentMobile Client DevelopmentKubernetesJavaPythonGoBash ScriptingPowerShell Scripting

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Security ToolsEngagement InfrastructureATT&CK Frameworks

Industry Keywords

Vulnerability AssessmentDigital ForensicsDetection EngineeringThreat HuntingCTF Participation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaKubernetesPythonGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, execute, and lead offensive security and privacy engagements, including red, purple, and orange team exercises
Assess corporate environments, cloud projects/accounts, internal applications, and mobile client applications
Analyze real-world threat actors, tools, tactics, and procedures in collaboration with the threat intelligence team
Develop exhaustive killchains to seed and prioritize the engagement roadmap
Deliver post-engagement reports identifying vulnerabilities, security strengths and weaknesses, detection coverage, and actionable risk mitigation recommendations
Implement and manage offensive security engagement infrastructure and tooling
Develop custom implants, payloads, and exploits to test and evaluate defenses
Collaborate with security and privacy teams to share engagement insights and inform strategic roadmaps
Serve as a subject matter expert and consultant in security reviews, vulnerability reproduction, and high-stakes incident response
Research novel topics relevant to Snap’s technology stack and integrate lessons learned into future exercises

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience leading offensive security engagements, coordinating multiple security engineers, and managing and executing assessments
Expert knowledge in four or more of: operating system internals, networking, application development, mobile client development, Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), and payload/implant/exploit development
Coding proficiency in one or more modern languages, including Java, Python, or Go
Adept at threat modeling and establishing killchains
Proficiency in Bash and PowerShell scripting
Ability to learn and work in new, unique, and complex technical environments
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent years of experience in a related technical field
6+ years of post-Bachelor’s security-related experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field plus 5+ years of post-graduate security-related experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field plus 2+ years of post-graduate security-related experience
Evidence of personal security research, public bug bounty reports, CTF participation, and/or personally developed security tools is accepted
Familiarity with ATT&CK frameworks
Experience leading or participating in incident response, digital forensics, detection engineering, and threat hunting
Ability to work effectively with developers, IT, and executive leadership
Must work in an office 4+ days per week under Snap’s “default together” policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid parental leave
Comprehensive medical coverage
Emotional and mental health support programs
Compensation packages that include equity in the form of RSUs
Default Together approach with office collaboration 4+ days per week