Staff Software Engineer

Developer security platform helping teams find and fix security vulnerabilities in code, dependencies, containers, and cloud infrastructure.
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Staff Software Engineer
Remote
10+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Staff Software Engineer

Snyk, a leading developer security platform, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to drive technical leadership across engineering teams. This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of developer security while working with modern technologies like TypeScript and Go. As a Staff Engineer, you'll lead technical initiatives, mentor team members, and contribute to architectural decisions that impact millions of developers worldwide.

The position combines hands-on coding with technical leadership, requiring expertise in system design, performance optimization, and security. You'll work in an environment that values collaboration, continuous learning, and innovative problem-solving. The role involves breaking down complex technical challenges, driving cross-team initiatives, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, secure solutions.

Snyk offers a comprehensive benefits package, flexible working arrangements, and a culture that emphasizes personal growth and work-life balance. The company's mission to make the digital world more secure, combined with its rapid growth in the cybersecurity space, makes this an exciting opportunity for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact.

You'll be part of a company that values diversity, inclusion, and sustainable development practices. The role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while helping to shape the future of developer security. If you're passionate about technical excellence, mentorship, and building secure software at scale, this position offers the perfect blend of challenge and opportunity.

Last updated 8 days ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer

  • Proactively identify and design system improvements for near-term and long-term strategic innovation
  • Break down and clarify ambiguous design choices
  • Champion team members' technical growth
  • Ensure internal SLOs for service architecture are met
  • Drive improvements to stability, performance and security
  • Lead collaboration across the group and build trust
  • Mentor and grow engineers
  • Actively engage in coding
  • Model sustainable working practices

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer

TypeScript
Go
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience
  • Experience with TypeScript or Go, or ability to learn new languages
  • Experience leading and mentoring engineers
  • Strong understanding of automated testing and code quality
  • Experience with collaborative development practices including pair programming and code reviews
  • Ability to work across the full stack as part of a cross-functional team
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience with continuous delivery

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Flexible working hours
  • Work-from-home allowances
  • In-office perks
  • Time off for learning and self development
  • Generous vacation and wellness time off
  • Country-specific holidays
  • 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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