Seattle
Full time
Posted 17 days ago
R0037065
Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.
Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world, every day. We’re deeply committed to the well-being of everyone in our global community, which is why our values are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront.
We’re looking for an Application Security Engineer to join Snap Inc!
What you'll do:
Conduct in-depth security reviews of applications, back-end services, and business integrations, as well as build tooling for a secure development lifecycle
Develop technical solutions to address security weaknesses and work with relevant stakeholders to implement them
Build systems at scale to prevent classes of vulnerabilities
Assist with security incident response as needed
Be a champion for security and user privacy
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Proven impact in three or more of the following Appsec domains: Application Security Testing (SAST , DAST) , Vulnerability Assessment , Secure Coding Practices, Security Architecture Design
Proficiency in application security (security assessments, finding and mitigating vulnerabilities) and driving the implementation of preventative controls and in partnership with our product teams.
Strong software engineering (not scripting or automation) skills in Golang, Java or similar
Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders whilst prioritizing tasks and work independently under minimal supervision.
Minimum qualifications:
BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent years of experience in a related technical field
3+ years of experience in the field of Application Security or related security role
Passion for learning and helping others
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
Preferred qualifications:
Solid foundation in web security, mobile security, or cryptography
Demonstrated proficiency in software development
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.
"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
Compensation
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.
The base salary range for this position is $152,000-$228,000 annually.
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
