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Senior Software Engineer

Golang, Platform Engineering

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Snyk

Snyk

1,001-5,000 employees

Cybersecurity for open source software vulnerabilities

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning
Education

Senior

London, UK

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Agile
Go
Requirements
  • A passion for engaging with software engineers, hearing their needs and acting on observations and feedback
  • A deep experience and understanding of the challenges of building and shipping software inside a mature SaaS organization
  • Extensive experience building software in Go and a commitment to building exceptional quality products for our internal customers
  • Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and experience building Kubernetes operators and controllers
  • Experience in knowledge structuring, sharing, and defining best practices for you and your team
  • Clear communication skills to enable working in highly cross-functional, distributed product teams
Responsibilities
  • Designing large-scale distributed systems and building software solutions in Golang, such as web service APIs, CLI tools, and Kubernetes operators
  • Working with Snyk’s engineering teams to help them make best use of our internal platform tools and services. Capturing feedback and requirements to feed into the team’s planning and backlog
  • Participating in roadmap planning and prioritization
  • Being involved in the day-to-day Agile practices of the team, striving for predictable and repeatable success
  • Mentoring and supporting team members, holding interviews to recruit new talent, and ensuring that we foster an environment of growth, partnership, and belonging, in partnership with your Engineering Manager

Snyk specializes in cybersecurity for software-driven businesses, focusing on open source security. Its platform helps developers identify and fix vulnerabilities in their code by integrating into existing workflows, using tools like a dependency scanner for open source dependencies and container images. Snyk stands out by serving a diverse range of clients, from startups to large enterprises, and offering tailored enterprise features. The goal is to enable organizations to develop software quickly while ensuring high security standards.

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$1.7B

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

-14%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Snyk's recent $1.2 billion funding round underscores strong investor confidence and provides substantial capital for growth and innovation.
  • The acquisition of Helios and Enso Security enhances Snyk's platform with advanced runtime visibility and remediation capabilities, making it a more comprehensive security solution.
  • Snyk's leadership in developer security and its proactive approach to addressing vulnerabilities in Docker and Kubernetes position it as a key player in the cybersecurity landscape.

What critics are saying

  • The rapid pace of acquisitions, such as Helios and Enso Security, may lead to integration challenges and potential disruptions.
  • High-profile executive departures, like the recent exit of the Chief Marketing Officer, could signal internal instability and affect company morale.

What makes Snyk unique

  • Snyk's seamless integration with existing development workflows allows developers to maintain security without sacrificing speed, a critical advantage over competitors.
  • The company's focus on open source security and containerized applications addresses a niche but rapidly growing market, setting it apart from broader cybersecurity firms.
  • Snyk's subscription-based model with tiered pricing and premium features provides flexibility and scalability for clients of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises.