Job Description
Qualifications
You have lead a security program before, and have a clear vision for how you would make it better
You have expert experience with secure-by-default architecture
You have a proven ability to grow and lead a small team and produce results
You have empathy for the developer experience; we don't tell them what not to do, we tell them how to do it safely
You can learn and find bugs in any language, specifically Java, C++, JavaScript, Go, and Python
You have expert knowledge of security testing tools and techniques
You are a strong communicator who is comfortable working cross-functionally, with a track record of delivering results
Ability to design and write program/design specifications for self and others
Self-starting and independent
Ability to review design documents from the security perspective
Ability to lead with data and scalable solutions in everything you do
Experience with designing and implementing distributed software systems with robust APIs (gRPC, REST, etc)
Benefits
The estimated base salary range for this role is $235,000 - $368,000
Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Snowflake’s bonus and equity plan
The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location
This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; at least 12 paid holidays; paid time off; parental leave; employee assistance program; and other company benefits
Responsibilities
In this position you are expected to design, plan, and implement solutions that improve and verify the security posture of Snowflake products and infrastructure
Projects focus on building a platform that makes it easy to deploy and maintain security services, unifying security experience for developers, increasing developer autonomy as it pertains to security, detecting security vulnerabilities, secure-by-default solutions, and leveraging data to drive security outcomes
We hold a special emphasis on building with software engineering best practices (documentation, testing, observability, etc)
The ultimate goal is to build world-class security controls and a secure-by-default experience for developers in Snowflake
Able to manage and drive projects to completion based on designed specifications
Able to work across team boundaries, reach consensus amongst disparate view points, and graciously receive feedback
Job description
Build the future of the AI Data Cloud. Join the Snowflake team.
In this position you are expected to design, plan, and implement solutions that improve and verify the security posture of Snowflake products and infrastructure. Projects focus on building a platform that makes it easy to deploy and maintain security services, unifying security experience for developers, increasing developer autonomy as it pertains to security, detecting security vulnerabilities, secure-by-default solutions, and leveraging data to drive security outcomes. We hold a special emphasis on building with software engineering best practices (documentation, testing, observability, etc). The ultimate goal is to build world-class security controls and a secure-by-default experience for developers in Snowflake.
WHAT YOU NEED:
• You have lead a security program before, and have a clear vision for how you would make it better
• You have expert experience with secure-by-default architecture
• You have a proven ability to grow and lead a small team and produce results
• You have empathy for the developer experience; we don't tell them what not to do, we tell them how to do it safely
• You can learn and find bugs in any language, specifically Java, C++, JavaScript, Go, and Python
• You have expert knowledge of security testing tools and techniques
• You are a strong communicator who is comfortable working cross-functionally, with a track record of delivering results
REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Ability to design and write program/design specifications for self and others
• Self-starting and independent. Able to manage and drive projects to completion based on designed specifications
• Able to work across team boundaries, reach consensus amongst disparate view points, and graciously receive feedback
• Ability to review design documents from the security perspective
• Ability to lead with data and scalable solutions in everything you do
• Experience with designing and implementing distributed software systems with robust APIs (gRPC, REST, etc)
PREFERRED SKILLS:
• Experience with production service development in Go
• Ability to write, debug and optimize SQL queries
• Understanding and properly applying software algorithms and data structures
• Experience with Kubernetes and Infrastructure-as-code (terraform, pulumi, etc)
• Experience with building scalable and concurrent web applications
WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US:
• We are a forward thinking team that likes to challenge the status quo, and are unafraid to be creative in our approaches to scaling security
• Security is paramount to Snowflake customers, and we’re determined to hold ourselves to the highest standards
• We pride ourselves on attracting a team with diverse backgrounds and skills
Every Snowflake employee is expected to follow the company’s confidentiality and security standards for handling sensitive data. Snowflake employees must abide by the company’s data security plan as an essential part of their duties. It is every employee's duty to keep customer information secure and confidential.
Snowflake is growing fast, and we’re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake.
How do you want to make your impact?
The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:
• The estimated base salary range for this role is $235,000 - $368,000.
• Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Snowflake’s bonus and equity plan.
The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; at least 12 paid holidays; paid time off; parental leave; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.
Snowflake is growing fast, and we’re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake.
How do you want to make your impact?
