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Snap Inc. · 2 days ago

Security Engineer, Infrastructure Security, Level 5

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$209K/yr - $313K/yr

6+ years exp

Snap Inc is a technology company that empowers people to express themselves through its innovative products. They are looking for a Security Engineer to join the Infrastructure Security team, responsible for designing and implementing security controls for Snap's backend services and cloud infrastructure.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design, architect, and implement security controls and frameworks for securing Snap's backend services and cloud infrastructure

Influence and improve a wide range of production security controls, including visibility, hardening, identity, authentication, networking, and deployments policies

Conduct in-depth security reviews of platforms, back-end services, and business application integrations

Identify, triage, and drive remediation of vulnerabilities and misconfigurations across cloud environments and backend systems

Implement security into CI/CD pipelines

Partner cross-functionally with Infrastructure, Developer Productivity, and Product Engineering teams to embed secure design practices early in the development lifecycle

Influence the secure and responsible adoption of LLMs and AI tools across Snap’s engineering ecosystem

Mentor and guide junior engineers, setting high standards of operational excellence and security engineering

Champion security and user privacy across Snap’s technology ecosystem

Qualification

GoKubernetesAWSCloud SecurityPythonJavaAuthentication protocolsCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

BS/BA degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or equivalent years of experience

6+ years of post-Bachelor's industry experience; or Master's degree in a technical field + 5+ year of post-grad security experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field + 2+ years of post-grad security experience

Experience with Java, C++, and/or Python

Hands-on experience deploying and securing services in multi-cloud environments, particularly AWS and Google Cloud Platform

Preferred

Solid development skills in at least one of the following languages: Go (preferred), Python and/or Java

Deep understanding of one or more infrastructure domains and technologies: Kubernetes, Containers, Service Mesh (e.g., Istio, Envoy), Networking and/or Linux internals

Knowledge and experience working with authentication and authorization protocols/frameworks (OpenID Connect, OAuth, or Identity Federation)

Familiarity with cloud security tools such as Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) platforms and native AWS/GCP security services

Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and product teams

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support programs

Compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success

Company

Snap Inc.

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Snap is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate.

Founded in 2011

Santa Monica, California, US

5001-10000 employees

https://careers.snap.com/

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