Security Engineer – Level 4

Security Engineer at Snap Inc. specializing in security controls across various environments.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $157,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

CloudGoJavaPython

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or 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
Strong technical background in security engineering principles, secure system design, and threat mitigation techniques
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)

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

Security AssessmentsThreat ModelingCode ReviewsRoot Cause AnalysisSecure System Design