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# Security Engineer, Level 4

- **Company:** Snap Inc.
- **Location:** Bellevue, WA, United States
- **Salary:** $157,000.0 - $235,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Build Automation, Cloud Computing Security, Code Review, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Automation of Marketing, Security Information and Event Management, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, Software Security, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis, Golang, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/E7F6BB2DA0AD4629A4E95D97CCA305C1/job/

## About the Role

* Strong technical background in security engineering principles, secure system design, and threat mitigation techniques
 * Proficiency in, or a strong aptitude for, leveraging AI tools to streamline development, paired with the critical judgment to audit generated output for architectural integrity, performance bottlenecks, and security risks.
 * Adaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools to remain at the forefront of engineering trends and modern development practices.
 * Experience with security tooling including vulnerability scanners, SIEM, EDR, cloud security frameworks, and automation platforms
 * Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java)
 * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills
 * Security advocacy skills: help others raise security awareness, * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical work experience
 * 2+ years of post-Bachelor's security related experience; or Master's degree in a technical field + 1+ year of post-grad security related experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field
 * Expertise in one of the following domains: infrastructure security, enterprise security, access management, application security, detection and response, or spam and abuse, * Demonstrated experience securing complex distributed systems and/or enterprise-scale infrastructure
 * Strong programming and software design skills, including debugging, performance analysis, and test design
 * Strong intellectual curiosity, self-motivated to keep up with the latest technology in the security domain

## Description

* Design, implement, and scale security controls across infrastructure, applications, identity, and cloud environments
 * Conduct in-depth security assessments, threat modeling, and code reviews to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities
 * Build automation, tooling, and systems that improve security compliance, observability, and governance
 * Utilize AI tools and high velocity engineering workflows to design and ship scalable services while upholding rigorous standards for code correctness, security, and production ready quality code.
 * Partner with product, engineering, and operations teams to harden systems and reduce risk from design through deployment
 * Investigate and respond to security incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend remediation strategies
 * Help define and evolve security standards, practices, and documentation to elevate the organization's overall security maturity


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