Overview

Snyk is the leader in secure AI software development, helping millions of developers develop fast and stay secure as AI transforms how software is built. Our AI-native Developer Security Platform integrates seamlessly into development and security workflows, making it easy to find, fix, and prevent vulnerabilities — from code and dependencies to containers and cloud. Our mission is to empower every developer to innovate securely in the AI era — boosting productivity while reducing business risk. We’re not your average security company – we build Snyk on One Team, Care Deeply, Customer Centric, and Forward Thinking.

It’s how we stay driven, supportive, and always one step ahead as AI reshapes our world.

Responsibilities

• Drive the creation of a long-term strategic roadmap for the team and its partners, socialize it with the team and stakeholders, create a plan for execution and make progress on the roadmap.
• Influence the group strategy and drive cross-team execution.
• Facilitate the smooth running of the team’s agile ceremonies.
• Drive the team’s successful delivery of the sprint, quarterly plan, and long-term goals. Track plan progression and identify gaps and future requirements. Communicate status and course correction suggestions.
• Establish clear goals and KPIs for individuals and the team, provide ongoing coaching, and implement processes to enable forward movement of the team.
• Build a knowledge-sharing environment where teammates proactively help each other.
• Hands-on coding as needed, including code review.
• Coach direct reports through productive feedback, building on strengths and addressing areas of development.
• See the broader picture and approach topics with a high-level mindset. Serve as role model and advisor to Engineers and Engineering Managers. Grow leaders in the team.
• Build trust with direct reports, amongst the team, and between teams across the division.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in software engineering, with significant experience managing a high-performing engineering team.
• Proficient with team tech stack and advanced system design.
• Able to contribute to coding, as needed, and conduct code reviews.
• Deep understanding of the team product and how it aligns with business needs.
• Experienced in coaching direct reports through productive feedback, building on strengths and addressing areas of development.
• Confident in challenging engineers to be innovative and creatively problem solve.
• Able to lead by example for individual contributors in the team, demonstrate how to execute responsibilities and be successful in their role, with patience and understanding. Coach other managers in the organization.
• Program management of large, cross-functional effort.
• Significant influence across R&D — e.g., leading a guild that has created a substantial change.
• Demonstrated impact over time delivering complex/cross-functional initiatives.
• Grow the future leaders within the team. Strong cross-team collaboration, organizational and communication skills.
• Advocate for agile ways of working.

We’d Be Lucky If You

• Ability to plan ahead and visualize the bigger picture and wider team long-term goals. See the broader picture and approach topics with a high-level mindset.
• Are passionate about data and find joy in solving complex, large-scale technical problems.
• Have a strong sense of ownership and the drive to build sustainable, long-term solutions.

About Snyk and Benefits

We care deeply about the warm, inclusive environment we’ve created and we value diversity – we welcome applications from those typically underrepresented in tech. Snyk is committed to creating an inclusive and engaging environment where our employees can thrive as we rally behind our common mission to make the digital world a safer place. From employee resource groups to global benefits that help prioritize health, wellness, financial security, and work/life balance, we aim to support our employees along their entire journeys here at Snyk.

Benefits & Programs

• Flexible working hours, work-from-home allowances, in-office perks, and time off for learning and self development
• Generous vacation and wellness time off, country-specific holidays, and 100% paid parental leave for all caregivers
• Health benefits, employee assistance plans, and annual wellness allowance
• Country-specific life insurance, disability benefits, and retirement/pension programs, plus mobile phone and education allowances

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering
• Industries: Computer and Network Security