Security Engineer, Level 5

SNAP/SNAP

Security Engineer managing the design and implementation of security controls at Snap Inc. Protecting systems and data for millions of users while developing innovative security solutions.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $209,000 - $313,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing security controls across various domains, with a strong focus on infrastructure security, application security, and threat detection. Proven ability to mentor teams and drive cross-functional security initiatives while maintaining high standards for code quality and security.

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Security Control DesignThreat ModelingInfrastructure SecurityAI Enhanced AutomationCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Security Framework ImplementationVulnerability RemediationIncident ResponseCode CorrectnessProduction Ready Code

Soft Skills

MentoringInfluencingAdvocating Best Practices

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsProtective ToolingHigh Velocity Engineering Workflows

Industry Keywords

Access ManagementApplication SecurityEnterprise SecurityDetection and ResponseSpam and Abuse

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, implementation, and scaling of security controls and frameworks across one or more domains, including backend infrastructure, cloud environments, corporate systems, and/or abuse detection platforms.
Architect and deploy solutions that protect against emerging threats, such as intrusion attempts, advanced threat actors, sophisticated abuse, spam, account takeover, and infrastructure attacks.
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.
Drive cross-functional security initiatives by partnering with engineering, product, and operations teams to imbue secure practices throughout the entire development lifecycle.
Conduct high-impact security reviews and threat modeling, identifying risk, remediating vulnerabilities, and ensuring robust security posture across services and systems.
Build and operate protective tooling and AI enhanced automation, improving detection, incident response, and operational security capabilities.
Mentor, influence, and elevate peers by setting technical direction, advocating best practices, and fostering a culture of security excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical work experience.
6+ years of post-Bachelor’s security related experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 5+ year of post-grad security related experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field + 2+ years of post-grad security related experience
Expertise in one of the following domains: infrastructure security, enterprise security, access management, application security, detection and response, or spam and abuse

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid parental leave
comprehensive medical coverage
emotional and mental health support programs
compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!