We're looking for...
A passionate and experienced engineering leader to guide the team at the very heart of the Snyk Code product. You will lead the core engineering team responsible for building and scaling Snyk's industry-leading static analysis engine. This engine is the foundation of our developer-first security mission, and its performance and accuracy are critical business metrics.
The world of software development is being transformed by Generative AI, leading to an explosion in code volume and a fundamental shift in developer workflows. To meet this challenge, we are evolving our engine to be exceptionally fast, cost-effective, and reliable, while also building the feedback loops needed to systematically improve our analysis quality.
This is a high-impact, strategic role for a leader who is excited by complex technical challenges. You will be instrumental in evolving our core technology to power the next generation of developer security tools, including our AI-powered remediation capabilities.
You'll spend your time...
Driving the technical strategy for the engine's performance, cost-efficiency, and long-term reliability to ensure we can scale with our customers' needs.
Leading, coaching, and developing a highly specialized team of 6-10 engineers, fostering a culture of strong collaboration, psychological safety, and continuous improvement.
Partnering closely with Product Management, Research, and ML teams to deliver the foundational data and performance needed for next-generation features, such as AI-powered code remediation.
Owning your team's delivery and execution, driving the planning cadence, managing dependencies, and ensuring commitments are met through proactive collaboration with other teams and leadership.
Championing operational and quality excellence, establishing the metrics, processes, and feedback loops necessary to ensure the stability and iterative improvement of our analysis results.
What you'll need...
At least 7 years of experience in software engineering, with significant experience managing a high-performing engineering team.
A proven track record of leading teams that build, operate, and scale complex, reliable, and high-performance systems.
Deep expertise in at least one of the following areas: high-performance systems engineering (e.g., in C++/Rust), static analysis or compiler technology, large-scale data processing, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
A data-driven approach, with experience using metrics to drive technical strategy and improve system performance and quality.
Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with experience influencing strategy and execution across multiple teams.
We'd be lucky if you...
Have hands-on familiarity with C++.
Have experience managing teams that build systems to support Machine Learning or AI applications.
Have prior experience in the Application Security (AppSec) domain.
Have experience coaching and growing leaders within your teams.
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
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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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