Software Engineer - Developer Experience (CLI)

Join Our Team as a Software Engineer - Developer Experience (CLI)

About the Role

As a Software Engineer at Snyk, you will be at the forefront of building the future of application security. You will be challenged to create high-performance, reliable, and scalable services while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about crafting exceptional software and solving complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and implement high-quality solutions to problems with well-tested, maintainable code.
• Build systems with the long-term in mind, focusing on good design, robust testing, and sustainability from the perspective of cost and scale.
• Support our customers by resolving bugs and customer support escalations.
• Communicate thoughtfully, kindly, and clearly, both verbally and in the written form.
• Own decisions throughout the technical process while working directly with other teams or functions across technical and non-technical domains.
• Play an active part in a Snyk engineering team by working collaboratively with others. Ask questions to learn from others and improve existing skills.

What You’ll Need

• At least 2 years of commercial experience as a Software Engineer.
• Experience in software systems design, and familiarity with fundamental computer science concepts (algorithms, complexity, data structures).
• Proficiency in at least one of our core programming languages (Go, TypeScript), and a willingness and enthusiasm for learning new languages and technologies.
• Experience in at least one of:
  • Building highly reliable, scalable microservice back-ends for web APIs or applications, or other types of large-scale, high reliability systems.
  • Building web UIs, CLIs, or APIs for use by other engineers.
  • Building infrastructure or platform automation, or observability or release tools.
• Demonstrable skill in effective software testing.
• Strong commitment to code quality, and the value of giving and receiving feedback through code reviews.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, and respond with agility when requirements and priorities change.
• Effective communicator both verbally and in writing.

Why Join Snyk?

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 Snyk employee resource groups to global benefits that help our employees prioritize their health, wellness, financial security, and a work/life blend, we aim to support our employees along their entire journeys here at Snyk.

Benefits & Programs

• Prioritize health, wellness, financial security, and life balance with programs tailored to your location and role.
• 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.

We care deeply about the warm, inclusive environment we’ve created and we value diversity – we welcome applications from those typically underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this role but are not totally sure whether you’re the right person, do apply anyway!