Security Engineer, Level 5 – Production Security

SNAP/SNAP

. Design, architect, and implement security controls and frameworks for Snap’s backend services and cloud infrastructure .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $209,000 - $313,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing security controls and frameworks for backend services and cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on multi-cloud environments and secure development practices. Proficient in mentoring junior engineers and championing security and user privacy across technology ecosystems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Go ProgrammingPython ProgrammingKubernetesAWS Security ServicesOpenID Connect

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Hard Skills

Java ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingSecurity Control ImplementationVulnerability RemediationCI/CD Security Integration

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)Google Cloud PlatformIdentity FederationService MeshNetworking

Industry Keywords

Cloud InfrastructureBackend ServicesSecurity FrameworksAuthentication ProtocolsUser Privacy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaKubernetesLinuxPythonC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, architect, and implement security controls and frameworks for Snap’s backend services and cloud infrastructure
Improve production security controls covering visibility, hardening, identity, authentication, networking, and deployment policies
Conduct security reviews of platforms, backend services, and business application integrations
Identify, triage, and drive remediation of vulnerabilities and misconfigurations across cloud environments and backend systems
Implement security into CI/CD pipelines
Partner with Infrastructure, Developer Productivity, and Product Engineering teams to embed secure design practices early in development
Influence secure and responsible adoption of LLMs and AI tools across Snap’s engineering ecosystem
Mentor and guide junior engineers
Champion security and user privacy across Snap’s technology ecosystem

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid development skills in at least one of: Go, Python and/or Java
Deep understanding of one or more of: Kubernetes, Containers, Service Mesh (e.g., Istio, Envoy), Networking and/or Linux internals
Hands-on experience deploying and securing services in multi-cloud environments, particularly AWS and Google Cloud Platform
Knowledge and experience with authentication and authorization protocols/frameworks, including OpenID Connect, OAuth, or Identity Federation
Familiarity with CSPM platforms and native AWS/GCP security services
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
BS/BA degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or equivalent years of experience
6+ years of post-Bachelor’s industry experience; or Master’s degree plus 5+ years of post-graduate security experience; or PhD plus 2+ years of post-graduate security experience
Experience with Java, C++, and/or Python

Benefits

Comp & perks

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