Senior Product Security Engineer - job 1 of 2

As a Senior Product Security Engineer at Snyk, your main responsibilities will include building innovative security solutions, collaborating with architecture and engineering teams to integrate security best practices, performing threat modeling and code reviews, and engineering solutions for effective security testing. You’ll play a crucial role in shaping the security capabilities within our product engineering teams.

To qualify for the Senior Product Security Engineer role at Snyk, you should have over 3 years of experience in cross-functional engineering teams that follow DevOps or DevSecOps practices. Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language and familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or GCP is also essential. Experience with compliance frameworks and the ability to define security standards is highly regarded.

Preferred technical skills for the Senior Product Security Engineer position at Snyk include proficiency in programming languages such as Golang, Python, Scala, Rust, or TypeScript, as well as a strong understanding of cloud native ecosystems. Familiarity with security techniques and compliance standards like ISO 27001 or NIST 800-53 will also be beneficial.

At Snyk, collaboration is at the heart of our culture, especially for the Senior Product Security Engineer role. You will work closely with product and engineering teams, forming partnerships to define security guardrails and help teams adopt secure-by-design architecture. Our supportive environment encourages open communication and teamwork, ensuring security is seamlessly woven into the development process.

The company culture at Snyk is built on core values of caring deeply, being customer-centric, and forward-thinking. As a Senior Product Security Engineer, you'll find a warm and inclusive atmosphere that values diversity. We encourage continuous learning and development, offering flexible working hours and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

In responding to this question, consider discussing specific examples where you implemented DevSecOps practices. Highlight your role in incorporating security into development pipelines and how it improved collaboration with software engineering teams.

Discuss the methodologies you use for threat modeling, such as STRIDE or PASTA. Explain how you assess risks and identify vulnerabilities in applications, and share specific case studies if possible to illustrate your points.

Describe your familiarity with relevant compliance frameworks and how you integrate them into your security practices. Discuss specific security policies you've developed or maintained that align with ISO 27001 requirements.

Share a detailed example of a complex vulnerability you encountered, the steps you took to resolve it, and the lessons learned. This showcases your problem-solving skills and your proactive approach to security.

Talk about the resources you use to keep your knowledge current, such as following industry leaders, attending conferences, participating in online communities, or subscribing to security-focused publications. Highlight any certifications or continued education you pursue.

Discuss the security testing tools you are most proficient in, describing how you use them to identify vulnerabilities in applications. Examples might include static and dynamic analysis tools, and how you integrate them within CI/CD pipelines.

Share your strategies for translating complex security concepts into accessible language for non-technical stakeholders, ensuring they understand the importance of security risks and the implications for the business.

Explain how you incorporate automation into security testing and monitoring. Discuss specific examples where automation has helped improve efficiency and consistency in security assessments.

Illustrate your process for creating effective security guardrails, focusing on collaboration with the development team to ensure the guardrails align with their workflow while still enhancing security.

Discuss your proactive measures for identifying potential vulnerabilities before they become issues. Mention practices like regular code reviews, automated security scanning, and fostering a culture of security awareness within teams.