Security Engineer, Abuse Threat Intel, Level 5

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world, every day. We’re deeply committed to the well-being of everyone in our global community, which is why our values are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront.

We are looking for a Senior Security Engineer for our Security & Threat Intelligence Team! You will be instrumental in safeguarding our platform by identifying and mitigating abuse threats. You'll leverage your analytical skills and threat intelligence expertise to develop effective strategies that protect our users and maintain platform integrity.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct comprehensive analyses of anomalies and emerging abuse threats, identifying patterns and integrating findings into actionable intelligence.

• Create innovative, scalable solutions for detecting and mitigating abuse, utilizing threat intelligence data and insights.

• Work closely with internal teams such as engineering, operations, and product management to develop proactive measures against abuse threats.

• Assist in handling security incidents by applying threat intelligence insights to inform response strategies.

• Actively participate in shaping the threat intelligence team's future projects and mentor junior engineers to enhance team capability.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrable impact in threat intelligence, spam & abuse or other security domains.

• Proficient with programming languages (e.g. Golang, Python, Java).

• Proficient with big data tools (e.g., BigQuery, colab) for threat analysis.

• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration across teams.

• Passionate about security and user privacy, with a keen interest in learning and innovation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience in a related technical field.

• 6+ years of experience in a security-focused role with foundational coding skills.

• Strong analytical skills and experience in developing intelligence-based security solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in threat intelligence or related security fields.

• Experience leading projects or mentoring team members.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. 

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):

The base salary range for this position is $209,000-$313,000 annually.

Zone B:

The base salary range for this position is $199,000-$297,000 annually.

Zone C:

The base salary range for this position is $178,000-$266,000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.