Software Engineer
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
As a Software Engineer at Snyk, you'll be at the forefront of building the future of application security. You’ll be challenged to create high-performance, reliable, and scalable services while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about crafting exceptional software and solving complex problems.
As a part of our Developer Experience team you’ll work on a variety of projects, from mastering existing services to building new features. Your contributions will directly impact the success of our product and the security of millions of developers worldwide.
You’ll Spend Your Time:
- Analyzing, designing and implementing high-quality solutions to problems with well-tested, maintainable code.
- Building systems with the long-term in mind, focusing on good design, robust testing, and sustainability from the perspective of cost and scale.
- Supporting our customers by resolving bugs and customer support escalations.
- Communicating thoughtfully, kindly and clearly, both verbally and in the written form.
- Owning decisions throughout the technical process while working directly with other teams or functions across technical and non-technical domains.
- Playing an active part in a Snyk engineering team by working collaboratively with others. Ask questions to learn from others and improve existing skills.
What You’ll Need:
- At least 2 years of commercial experience as a Software Engineer.
- Experience in software systems design, and familiarity with fundamental computer science concepts (algorithms, complexity, data structures).
- Proficiency in at least one of our core programming languages (Go, TypeScript), and a willingness and enthusiasm for learning new languages and technologies.
- Experience in at least one of:
- Building highly reliable, scalable microservice back-ends for web APIs or applications, or other types of large-scale, high reliability systems.
- Building web UIs, CLIs or APIs for use by other engineers.
- Building infrastructure or platform automation, or observability or release tools.
- Demonstrable skill in effective software testing.
- Strong commitment to code quality, and the value of giving and receiving feedback through code reviews.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity, and respond with agility when requirements and priorities change.
- Effective communicator both verbally and in writing.
We’d be Lucky if You:
- Able to work collaboratively, are curious and have a growth mindset.
- Feed off complex technical problems and find solutions where others see roadblocks.
- Embrace challenges and learn from them.
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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As a Software Engineer at Snyk in Boston, you'll find yourself in the thick of innovation, helping to secure the digital landscape for millions of developers. Every day, you'll thrive in an environment that values collaboration, creativity, and continual learning. Your expertise will be instrumental in building high-performance and reliable services that empower development teams to find and fix security vulnerabilities. You'll be a problem solver at heart, working on everything from enhancing existing services to crafting brand-new features that shape the future of application security. Your unique skills in core programming languages like Go and TypeScript will shine, and your experience in software systems design will be put to the test as you tackle complex challenges. Not only will you write maintainable code, but you’ll also participate in meaningful discussions with cross-functional teams, ensuring that every technical decision aligns with Snyk's mission to make the world a more secure place. We believe that each day should inspire growth and creativity, so we nurture a warm, inclusive environment where your ideas matter. You’ll also have the chance to directly impact our product and help resolve customer issues, making a tangible difference in the world of development security. If you’re ready to embrace challenges and contribute to our vision, Snyk is the perfect place for you to grow your career as a Software Engineer.
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Snyk
Our mission is to empower organizations to develop fast and stay secure. Development is faster than ever, there are more apps than ever, and everything is in the developer's hands — including security. Snyk makes it easy for devs to find, priorit...
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