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# Security Engineer, Level 5, Production Security

- **Company:** Snap Inc.
- **Location:** Bellevue, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $209,000.0 - $313,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Business Software, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Federated Identity Management, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, OAuth, Openid Connect, Google Cloud, Istio, Large Language Models, Multi-Cloud, Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3466545718&tx=HT8478THD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Solid development skills in at least one of the following languages: Go, Python and/or Java
 * Deep understanding of one or more infrastructure domains and technologies: Kubernetes, Containers, Service Mesh (e.g., Istio, Envoy), Networking and/or Linux internals.
 * Hands-on experience deploying and securing services in multi-cloud environments, particularly AWS and Google Cloud Platform.
 * Knowledge and experience working with authentication and authorization protocols/frameworks (OpenID Connect, OAuth, or Identity Federation)
 * Familiarity with cloud security tools such as Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) platforms and native AWS/GCP security services.
 * Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and product teams., * BS/BA degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or equivalent years of experience
 * 6+ years of post-Bachelor's industry experience; or Master's degree in a technical field + 5+ year of post-grad security experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field + 2+ years of post-grad security experience
 * Experience with Java, C++, and/or Python

## Description

* Design, architect, and implement security controls and frameworks for securing Snap's backend services and cloud infrastructure
 * Influence and improve a wide range of production security controls, including visibility, hardening, identity, authentication, networking, and deployments policies
 * Conduct in-depth security reviews of platforms, back-end services, and business application integrations
 * Identify, triage, and drive remediation of vulnerabilities and misconfigurations across cloud environments and backend systems
 * Implement security into CI/CD pipelines
 * Partner cross-functionally with Infrastructure, Developer Productivity, and Product Engineering teams to embed secure design practices early in the development lifecycle
 * Influence the secure and responsible adoption of LLMs and AI tools across Snap's engineering ecosystem
 * Mentor and guide junior engineers, setting high standards of operational excellence and security engineering
 * Champion security and user privacy across Snap's technology ecosystem