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Security Engineer, Spam & Abuse, Level 5
Security Engineer, Spam & Abuse, Level 5Snapchat • Palo Alto, CA, United States
Security Engineer, Spam & Abuse, Level 5

Security Engineer, Spam & Abuse, Level 5

Snapchat • Palo Alto, CA, United States
10 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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.

Snap Inc. is seeking a Security Engineer to join our Spam & Abuse team!

What you’ll do

  • Architect and lead the development of scalable, innovative solutions to detect and mitigate spam & abuse threats, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies.
  • Drive cross‑functional initiatives by collaborating with engineering, product management, and operations teams to create robust, proactive defenses against spam, abuse, and account takeover.
  • Take ownership of high‑impact, complex projects, from inception to deployment, ensuring alignment with Snap’s technical and business objectives.
  • Lead incident response efforts for spam and abuse‑related security events, establishing processes for continuous improvement.
  • Mentor and provide technical leadership to engineers across teams, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
  • Define and drive the technical strategy and roadmap for spam and abuse detection and prevention systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Demonstrated leadership and impact in combating spam, abuse, or related security domains.
  • Expertise in software engineering, with proficiency in programming languages such as Golang and Python.
  • Strong background in big data technologies, such as BigQuery.
  • Proven ability to lead and execute large‑scale technical initiatives across multiple teams.
  • Excellent cross‑team collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Deep understanding of user privacy, security, and ethical considerations in the context of abuse prevention.
  • Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
  • 6+ years of post‑Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 5+ year of post‑grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field + 2+ years of post‑grad software development experience.
  • Extensive experience designing and deploying production‑quality software solutions at scale.
  • Proven track record in leading the development of systems to detect and mitigate spam, abuse, or other forms of malicious behavior.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven leadership in designing and deploying scalable systems for security operations, with measurable impact on organizational security goals.
  • Experience driving organizational change by developing and evangelizing new frameworks or processes for combating emerging threats.
  • Strong strategic thinking, with a demonstrated ability to define technical roadmaps and lead multi‑team initiatives.
  • Experience collaborating with executive leadership to align technical solutions with business priorities and risk management strategies.
  • A track record of mentoring senior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
  • 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.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).

    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.

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