Staff Security Engineer

SNAP/SNAP

. Lead the design and evolution of security architecture across applications, infrastructure, enterprise systems, identity platforms, and/or detection and response capabilities .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $251,000 - $377,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in secure system design, threat modeling, and risk reduction across applications and infrastructure. Proven ability to influence technical direction and establish security strategies in large-scale environments while mentoring senior engineers.

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Secure System DesignThreat ModelingCloud-Native SecurityTechnical LeadershipRisk Reduction

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Hard Skills

Production-Quality CodeAutomation for SecuritySecurity Architecture DesignRisk ManagementSecurity Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingMentoringCollaborationInfluencing Without Authority

Industry Keywords

Identity Access Management (IAM)Distributed Systems SecurityCross-Functional Security InitiativesSecure Design PatternsDetection and Response

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and evolution of security architecture across applications, infrastructure, enterprise systems, identity platforms, and/or detection and response capabilities
Drive complex, cross-functional security initiatives that reduce risk at scale
Partner with engineering, product, and operations to embed security into core systems and workflows
Establish technical strategy and long-term roadmaps in security domains such as application security, IAM, infrastructure security, abuse prevention, and detection and response
Define and champion secure design patterns, threat models, and engineering standards
Influence platform and product architecture decisions to ensure security, resilience, and scalability by default
Mentor senior engineers through design reviews, knowledge sharing, and principled decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field such as computer science or engineering, or equivalent years of experience
9+ years of post-bachelor’s industry experience; or a Master’s degree in a technical field plus 8+ years of post-graduate security experience; or a PhD in a related technical field plus 5 years of post-graduate security experience
1+ year of experience with technical leadership or acting as the domain expert to a technical organization
Deep expertise in secure system design, threat modeling, and risk reduction across applications, infrastructure, identity, or detection and response domains
Strong understanding of cloud-native and distributed systems security
Experience identifying and mitigating systemic vulnerabilities
Strong engineering fundamentals, including ability to write production-quality code and build automation to improve security at scale
Demonstrated ability to influence architecture and technical direction across teams without direct authority
Experience setting security strategy or technical direction for a large-scale product, platform, or enterprise environment
Strong strategic thinking and ability to define technical roadmaps and lead multi-team initiatives
Experience collaborating with executive leadership to align technical solutions with business priorities and risk management strategies
Track record of mentoring senior engineers and fostering technical excellence and innovation

Benefits

Comp & perks

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