Distinguished Engineer

Snyk is a developer security platform that helps development teams find, prioritize, and fix security vulnerabilities in code, dependencies, containers, and cloud infrastructure.
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
10+ years of experience
Cybersecurity
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Description For Distinguished Engineer

Snyk is a developer security platform on a mission to make the world more secure by empowering developers to develop fast and stay secure. As a Distinguished Engineer at Snyk, you'll play a fundamental role in advancing the company's technical capabilities. You'll collaborate across divisions to establish technical frameworks, drive coherence and efficiency in products and services, and influence organizational decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Shaping the trajectory of the entire Snyk stack through strategic technical leadership
  • Cultivating emerging technical talent and fostering collaboration among senior technical leaders
  • Maintaining hands-on technical involvement in critical cross-functional initiatives
  • Providing data-driven insights for technical decisions
  • Communicating technical plans to various audiences
  • Driving execution of large-scale programmes

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of experience in technical leadership roles
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (advanced degree preferred)
  • Proficiency in software development, system architecture, and operational practices
  • Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
  • Ability to mentor and develop technical talent

Snyk offers a warm, inclusive environment and values diversity. They provide flexible working hours, generous vacation and wellness time off, health benefits, and various allowances tailored to your location and role.

Join Snyk to thrive in a dynamic environment where collaboration, empathy, customer focus, and forward-thinking are core values. Help make the digital world safer while developing your career in a supportive and innovative company.

Last updated 6 months ago

Responsibilities For Distinguished Engineer

  • Demonstrate profound technical proficiency to shape the trajectory of the entire Snyk stack
  • Cultivate emerging technical talent within Snyk
  • Foster a collaborative environment among senior technical leaders
  • Maintain hands-on technical involvement in critical cross-functional initiatives
  • Provide data-driven insights to inform and validate critical technical decisions
  • Effectively communicate technical plans and directives to various audiences
  • Drive execution of large-scale programmes

Requirements For Distinguished Engineer

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical leadership roles in software engineering
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred
  • Proficiency in software development, system architecture, and operational practices
  • Familiarity with modern software development methodologies and tools
  • Excellent leadership and influencing skills
  • Strong analytical abilities to support technical decisions with data-driven metrics
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Proven track record of driving consensus among stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop emerging technical talent

Benefits For Distinguished Engineer

401k
Dental Insurance
Education Budget
Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Vision Insurance
  • Flexible working hours
  • Work-from-home allowances
  • In-office perks
  • Time off for learning and self-development
  • Generous vacation and wellness time off
  • 100% paid parental leave for all caregivers
  • Health benefits
  • Employee assistance plans
  • Annual wellness allowance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability benefits
  • Retirement/pension programs
  • Mobile phone allowance
  • Education allowance

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