Snyk is the leader in secure AI software development, helping millions of developers develop fast and stay secure as AI transforms how software is built. Our AI-native Developer Security Platform integrates seamlessly into development and security workflows, making it easy to find, fix, and prevent vulnerabilities — from code and dependencies to containers and cloud.
Our mission is to empower every developer to innovate securely in the AI era — boosting productivity while reducing business risk. We’re not your average security company - we build Snyk on One Team, Care Deeply, Customer Centric, and Forward Thinking.
It’s how we stay driven, supportive, and always one step ahead as AI reshapes our world.
Why this role?
As a Principal Software Engineer at Snyk, you'll be a key leader in our Engineering Team, shaping the future of our products and improving how organizations build and secure software at scale. You'll own the strategic technical direction of the company and play a crucial role in our mission to embed security into every part of the AI-native development lifecycle. This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role where you'll influence our product roadmap, lead by example, and help mentor the next generation of technical leaders. You'll have the opportunity to directly impact our ability to innovate and solve some of the most complex challenges in software security.
What You’ll Do:- Lead the design and execution of major technical initiatives, driving them from concept to production.
- Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable practices.
- Dialogue with stakeholders across the company, from sales to customer-facing technical staff, to align product development with customer needs.
- Actively engage in coding to shape the product and demonstrate best practices to the team.
- Drive solutions for Snyk-wide challenges with a long-term, decade-long perspective.
- Influence our technical architecture and product strategy to ensure our systems are scalable, predictable, and maintainable.
- You have 12+ years of experience in a similar role, delivering complex software at scale.
- You are a thought leader with a proven background in tackling complex technological problems and driving excellence.
- You have expert knowledge in a statically typed programming language like Go or TypeScript.
- You have a history of providing technical leadership for large teams, building products from scratch and evolving them to an enterprise level.
- You have experience creating organizational buy-in and championing behavioral changes across an engineering organization.
- Have a strategic mindset capable of anticipating future needs and visualizing the long-term evolution of a complex engineering platform.
- Have experience with AI/LLMs or modern security tools.
- Enjoy growing other engineers into technical leaders.
- Contribute to open-source or developer communities.
Annual Base Salary Range: $250,000 – $310,000 USD
Snyk is committed to equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors. Actual compensation may vary based on prior experience, skills, location, internal equity, and other job-related factors. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission and/or equity incentive awards. Our Total Rewards program includes, but is not limited to, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and health, dental, and vision insurance.
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We care deeply about the warm, inclusive environment we’ve created and we value diversity – we welcome applications from those typically underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this role but are not totally sure whether you’re the right person, do apply anyway!
About Snyk
Snyk is committed to creating an inclusive and engaging environment where our employees can thrive as we rally behind our common mission to make the digital world a safer place. From Snyk employee resource groups, to global benefits that help our employees prioritize their health, wellness, financial security, and a work/life blend, we aim to support our employees along their entire journeys here at Snyk.
Benefits & Programs
Prioritize health, wellness, financial security, and life balance with programs tailored to your location and role.
Flexible working hours, work-from home allowances, in-office perks, and time off for learning and self development
Generous vacation and wellness time off, country-specific holidays, and 100% paid parental leave for all caregivers
Health benefits, employee assistance plans, and annual wellness allowance
Country-specific life insurance, disability benefits, and retirement/pension programs, plus mobile phone and education allowances
Snyk San Francisco, California, USA Office
Snyk San Francisco Office
Our San Francisco Innovation Hub is located in the exciting Financial District of SF just a short walk from the waterfront and Maritime Plaza Park. With plenty of transportation stops close by, whether you are taking the train, car, or trolley, it's an easy commute into our modern hybrid office.
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