Staff Software 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
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
7+ years of experience
Cybersecurity

Description For Staff Software Engineer

Snyk, a leading developer security platform, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Developer Experience team in Zurich. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the technical direction of a company that's revolutionizing how developers approach security in their code.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of solving complex technical challenges that directly impact millions of developers worldwide. The role requires expertise in designing and implementing large-scale solutions, with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and reliability. You'll be working with core technologies like Go and TypeScript, building critical infrastructure that helps developers find and fix security vulnerabilities in their code, dependencies, containers, and cloud infrastructure.

The position offers a blend of technical leadership and hands-on development work. You'll be responsible for analyzing complex problems, designing solutions, and leading implementation efforts across teams. The role also emphasizes mentorship, requiring you to help develop the next generation of engineering talent at Snyk.

Working in a hybrid environment, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams while enjoying comprehensive benefits including flexible working hours, health coverage, parental leave, and professional development opportunities. The company culture emphasizes core values of One Team, Care Deeply, Customer Centric, and Forward Thinking.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer with at least 7 years of commercial experience who wants to make a significant impact in the cybersecurity space while working with cutting-edge technologies. The role offers the perfect balance of technical challenges, leadership opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a mission of making the digital world more secure.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer

  • Analyze, design, and implement high-quality, large-scale solutions to Snyk's most complex technical problems
  • Work with peers and across teams to design and implement solutions to large-scale problems
  • Communicate regularly in written and verbal forms to team, peers, and senior leads
  • Have end-to-end ownership for the delivery of critical efforts
  • Lead peers in delivering particularly broad efforts as a technical lead
  • Mentor junior engineers and help grow the next generation of engineers at Snyk

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer

Go
TypeScript
  • At least 7 years of commercial experience as a Software Engineer
  • Experience in large-scale software systems design
  • Familiarity with fundamental computer science concepts
  • Proficiency in at least one of our core programming languages (Go, TypeScript)
  • Experience in building highly reliable, scalable microservice back-ends
  • Demonstrable skill in effective software testing
  • Strong commitment to code quality
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity
  • Highly effective communicator both verbally and in writing
  • Track record of working with peers across the organization
  • Ability to lift the performance of a team through coaching and mentoring

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
401k
  • 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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