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Engineering Manager

Every day, the world gets more digital thanks to tens of millions of developers building the future faster than ever. But with exponential growth comes exponential risk, as outnumbered security teams struggle to secure mountains of code. This is where Snyk (pronounced “sneak”) comes in. Snyk is a developer security platform that makes it easy for development teams to find, prioritize, and fix security vulnerabilities in code, dependencies, containers, and cloud infrastructure — and do it all right from the start. Snyk is on a mission to make the world a more secure place by empowering developers to develop fast and stay secure.

Joining Snyk means embracing our core values: One Team, Care Deeply, Customer Centric, and Forward Thinking. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment where fostering collaboration, leading with empathy, driving business impact, and inspiring trust are at the heart of everything we do.

Our Opportunity:

We’re seeking an experienced and collaborative engineering manager to lead a software development team within the Orchestration group.

This role will appeal to you if you are passionate about exposing functionalities through efficient programmatic interfaces and developing developer-friendly APIs that ensure consistency in upstream processes and foster future innovation, all while managing millions of requests and handling large volumes of data.

You’ll Spend Your Time:

You’ll be accountable for co-developing the team roadmap and supporting technical direction Ultimately.
You will be accountable for ensuring new team members are onboarded, effectively contributing to the expected level + supporting existing team members to do their best work.
People - you’ll be responsible for the hiring of any new members in your team, onboarding and training great engineers. You’ll be involved in career development, pay, promotion and performance reviews.
Processes - you’ll help the team learn, adapt and improve upon agile and lean methodologies. You’ll help the teams understand and maintain a balance between delivery speed and product quality. You’ll be responsible for the team’s on-call process and rota, and be a point of escalation for incidents.
Projects - you’ll be a key part of applying our Product Led Growth practices to identify, measure and constantly improve our platform through experimentation.

What You'll Need:

At Snyk, each team is composed of an Engineering Manager (that's you!), several Engineers. Additionally, the team regularly collaborates with our group Architect and our group Product Manager, who provide support to multiple teams.
We are a distributed organization, and the Orchestration Group has members in Israel, UK, US, and continental Europe.
While we have a strong culture of collaboration, our teams are empowered and encouraged to set and drive their direction and priorities - to define how their work will ladder up to our strategic objectives. We don’t have a culture of micro-management. Instead, it is a culture of support, coaching, facilitation and deep care.

We’d be Lucky if You:

Are skilled in providing APIs for both internal and external customers.
Have experience in handling large amounts of traffic efficiently.
Are proficient in managing substantial data volumes.
Have strong leadership and team management skills.
Excel in cross-functional collaboration and communication.
Possess a solid understanding of system architecture and design.
Demonstrate problem-solving abilities in complex technical environments.
Have a track record of delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions.

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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 You Should Know About Engineering Manager, Snyk

Are you ready to step into an exciting role as an Engineering Manager at Snyk in London, UK? Here at Snyk, we believe that developers should be empowered to innovate while staying secure, and that's where you come in! As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a dynamic software development team within the Orchestration group, where you will help create user-friendly APIs that foster innovation and ensure consistent performance. Your days will be filled with collaborating on team roadmaps, supporting the onboarding of new engineers, and fostering their growth through effective mentoring. You’ll play a key role in maintaining our agile and lean methodologies, balancing delivery speed with product quality. Plus, you'll take the helm in hiring new talent, while overseeing their career development and performance reviews. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and relish the thought of driving impactful change, this opportunity is for you. Join us as we scale our developer security platform, managing millions of requests and large data volumes, all while embracing our core values of One Team, Care Deeply, and Forward Thinking. Your journey at Snyk is about more than just a job – it’s about making the digital world a safer place for everyone. Let’s secure the future together!

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What does an Engineering Manager do at Snyk?

As an Engineering Manager at Snyk, you will lead a software development team within the Orchestration group. Your responsibilities include overseeing project management, onboarding new team members, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture, while ensuring that delivery speed and product quality remain balanced. Additionally, you’ll mentor and develop team members and contribute to the overall technical direction of the group.