Chief Information Officer

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Boston, MA, USA
Hybrid
Expert/Leader
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Data Privacy
Snyk helps organizations build fast and stay secure in the age of AI.
The Role
Leads Snyk’s global technology organization, enterprise application ecosystem, digital transformation, data infrastructure, IT operations, cybersecurity posture, and multi-year technology roadmap. Partners with Finance, Sales, Product, and executive leadership to improve scalability, automation, governance, decision-making, and cost discipline. Builds high-performing global teams and aligns enterprise systems with commercial strategy during a period of significant growth and expansion.
Summary Generated by Built In

Snyk is the leader in secure AI software development, helping millions of developers develop fast and stay secure as AI transforms how software is built. Our AI-native Developer Security Platform integrates seamlessly into development and security workflows, making it easy to find, fix, and prevent vulnerabilities — from code and dependencies to containers and cloud.

Our mission is to empower every developer to innovate securely in the AI era — boosting productivity while reducing business risk. We’re not your average security company - we build Snyk on One Team, Care Deeply, Customer Centric, and Forward Thinking.

It’s how we stay driven, supportive, and always one step ahead as AI reshapes our world.

Why this role?Snyk is in a uniquely powerful position, operating in the category we helped define: the AI Security Fabric. As an Executive Leadership Team member reporting to the CFO, you will shape the next phase of a category-defining company. This is a "business-first" CIO role designed for a leader who views technology as a vehicle for growth and operational excellence.You will lead our global technology organization, driving digital transformation and ensuring our enterprise systems scale seamlessly with our mission-critical role in the software ecosystem. This is your chance to build at scale and have a meaningful impact on global markets and enterprise customers during a period of high-growth independence and strategic expansion.What You’ll Do:
  • Own the Enterprise Ecosystem: Evolve and lead the strategy for our global application stack (ERP, CRM, HRIS, and Data Platforms) to ensure global system harmonization.
  • Drive Digital Transformation: Identify and implement AI-powered automation opportunities to reduce manual processes and improve accuracy across GTM and Finance.
  • Architect Data Insights: Build modern data infrastructure and KPI frameworks that enable real-time, executive-level decision-making.
  • Lead Strategy & Governance: Define a multi-year IT roadmap that aligns technical infrastructure with Snyk’s long-term commercial business strategy.
  • Champion Operational Excellence: Oversee IT operations, infrastructure, and service desk while maintaining a robust, secure-by-design cybersecurity posture.
  • Mentor & Scale Teams: Build and lead high-performing global teams, serving as an expert coach to develop the next generation of technical leaders.
  • Influence Cross-Functionally: Partner with Finance, Sales, and Product to ensure technology accelerates growth and reduces system sprawl.
What You Bring:
  • Executive Leadership: 15+ years of progressive IT leadership with a track record of success in executive-level roles at high-growth, multi-region organizations.
  • Systems Expertise: Deep mastery of enterprise data architecture, financial systems, and large-scale ERP/CRM implementations.
  • Strategic Vision: The ability to translate complex business needs into a clear technical vision that informs what is possible for the organization.
  • Financial Acumen: Strong experience partnering with CFOs and RevOps to manage budgets, vendor ecosystems, and cost discipline.
  • Change Leadership: A pragmatic, hands-on approach to leading digital transformation and solving problems that span the entire organization.
It’d Be Awesome If You Also…
  • Have experience navigating future liquidity events or large-scale strategic expansions.
  • Are a "Systems Thinker" who can dive to arbitrary technical depth when a showstopper arises.
  • Bring a sense of humor—we take our mission seriously, but not ourselves!
  • Can build presentations that keep a board room awake 🙌

We care deeply about the warm, inclusive environment we’ve created and we value diversity – we welcome applications from those typically underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this role but are not totally sure whether you’re the right person, do apply anyway!

About Snyk

Snyk is committed to creating an inclusive and engaging environment where our employees can thrive as we rally behind our common mission to make the digital world a safer place. From Snyk employee resource groups, to global benefits that help our employees prioritize their health, wellness, financial security, and a work/life blend, we aim to support our employees along their entire journeys here at Snyk.

Benefits & Programs

  • Prioritize health, wellness, financial security, and life balance with programs tailored to your location and role.

  • Flexible working hours, work-from home allowances, in-office perks, and time off for learning and self development

  • Generous vacation and wellness time off, country-specific holidays, and 100% paid parental leave for all caregivers

  • Health benefits, employee assistance plans, and annual wellness allowance

  • Country-specific life insurance, disability benefits, and retirement/pension programs, plus mobile phone and education allowances

Skills Required

  • 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience
  • Executive-level leadership experience at high-growth, multi-region organizations
  • Deep expertise in enterprise data architecture, financial systems, and large-scale ERP and CRM implementations
  • Ability to translate complex business needs into a clear technical vision
  • Experience partnering with CFOs and Revenue Operations to manage budgets, vendor ecosystems, and cost discipline
  • Pragmatic, hands-on change leadership and digital transformation experience
  • Experience navigating future liquidity events or large-scale strategic expansions
  • Ability to work at significant technical depth when resolving complex problems
  • Ability to create compelling executive and board-level presentations

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Snyk Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is described as 100% for all caregivers, alongside family medical leave and dedicated Mother’s Rooms. Feedback suggests these policies are a standout element of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Generous vacation and wellness time are paired with country-specific holidays, volunteer PTO, flexible schedules, and a company-wide “Recharge” week. These practices are positioned to support work-life balance across regions.
  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is complemented by an Employee Assistance Program with mental-health support. Feedback suggests the core health offering is robust, with additional wellness resources such as coaching in some regions.

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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
1,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Snyk, the leader in secure AI software development, empowers organizations to build fast and stay secure by unleashing developer productivity and reducing business risk. The company’s AI Trust Platform seamlessly integrates into developer and security workflows to accelerate secure software delivery in the AI Era. Snyk delivers trusted, actionable insights and automated remediation, enabling modern organizations to innovate without limits. Snyk is redefining secure AI-driven software delivery for over 4,500 customers worldwide today.

Why Work With Us

Every team member at Snyk contributes to our vision for a more secure digital world. No matter where we are in the world, we operate as one team and work together to shape the future of application security. We take immense pride in the diversity of our people, cultures, and experiences.

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