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# Security Engineer, Level 5, Production Security

- **Company:** Snap Inc.
- **Location:** Santa Clarita, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $209,000 - $313,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Business Software, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing Security, Continuous Integration, Linux, Federated Identity Management, Python (Programming Language), OAuth, Openid Connect, Google Cloud, Istio, Large Language Models, Multi-Cloud, Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25196_32e498f59e96bb4d43776940a799eb37

## About the Role

engineering ecosystemMentor and guide junior engineers, setting high standards of operational excellence and security engineeringChampion security and user privacy across Snap's technology ecosystemKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Solid development skills in at least one of the following languages: Go, Python and/or JavaDeep 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.Minimum
Qualifications:BS/BA degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or equivalent years of experience6+ 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 experienceExperience with Java, C++, and/or Python\"Default Together\" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration.

## Description

We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront.We're looking for a Senior Security Engineer to join the Infrastructure Security team at Snap Inc!What you'll do:Design, architect, and implement security controls and frameworks for securing Snap's backend services and cloud infrastructureInfluence and improve a wide range of production security controls, including visibility, hardening, identity, authentication, networking, and deployments policiesConduct in-depth security reviews of platforms, back-end services, and business application integrationsIdentify, triage, and drive remediation of vulnerabilities and misconfigurations across cloud environments and backend systemsImplement security into CI/CD pipelinesPartner cross-functionally with Infrastructure, Developer Productivity, and Product Engineering teams to embed secure design practices early in the development lifecycleInfluence the secure and responsible adoption of LLMs and AI tools across Snap's