Principal Engineer • Lead

Who you are

You are an experienced software engineer with a strong background in leading technical initiatives and mentoring teams. You have a proven track record of shaping product roadmaps and influencing technical direction within an organization. Your leadership style fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, and you are passionate about embedding security into the software development lifecycle. You thrive in high-autonomy roles and are eager to tackle complex challenges in software security.

You possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Your ability to mentor and coach engineers helps cultivate the next generation of technical leaders. You are driven by a mission to empower developers to innovate securely in the AI era, and you understand the importance of balancing productivity with security.

What you'll do

As a Principal Software Engineer at Snyk, you will lead the design and execution of major technical initiatives, driving them from concept to production. You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Snyk's products and improving how organizations build and secure software at scale. Your responsibilities will include influencing the product roadmap and mentoring engineers to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to directly impact Snyk's ability to innovate and solve complex challenges in software security, ensuring that security is integrated into every part of the AI-native development lifecycle.

What we offer

Snyk provides a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can thrive as a Principal Software Engineer. We offer generous vacation and wellness time off, country-specific holidays, and 100% paid parental leave for all caregivers. Our health benefits include employee assistance plans and annual wellness allowances. Additionally, we provide country-specific life insurance, disability benefits, and retirement/pension programs, along with mobile phone and education allowances.