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# Security Engineer (4)

- **Company:** Snap Inc.
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Salary:** $179,234.0 - $235,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Secure Coding, Web Application Security, Mobile Security, Software Engineering, Software Security, Information Technology, Build Tools, Static Application Security Testing, Vulnerability Analysis, Golang, Dynamic Application Security Testing
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e54add21-e87b-44ac-b765-0b564af07658

## About the Role

Master of Science or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related field plus three (3) years of experience in Security Engineering or closely related experience; OR Bachelor of Science or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related field plus five (5) years of experience in Security Engineering or closely related experience., Experience in the following Application Security domains: Application Security Testing (SAST, DAST), Vulnerability Assessment, Secure Coding Practices, Security Architecture Design.
Application Security (security assessments, finding and mitigating vulnerabilities) and driving the implementation of preventative controls and in partnership with the product teams.
Software engineering skills in C++ or Golang or Java.
Software development.
Web security, mobile security, and cryptography.

*Knowledge/experience/skills means knowledge/experience/skills sufficient to adequately perform the duties of the job being offered.

## Description

Conduct in-depth security reviews of applications, back-end services, and business integrations, as well as build tooling for a secure development lifecycle. Develop technical solutions to address security weaknesses and work with relevant stakeholders to implement them. Build systems at scale to prevent classes of vulnerabilities. Assist with security incident response as needed. Be a champion for security and user privacy.


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