Senior Manager, Security Engineering, Application Security
Snap Inc.About the role
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 Security teams protect the trust and safety of our global community by securing the systems and data that power Snapchat. We safeguard hundreds of millions of Snapchatters every day, ensuring that every product and service is built on a foundation of security and resilience. Our values guide everything we do - from how we anticipate and mitigate threats to how we collaborate across Snap. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront.
We’re looking for a Senior Manager to lead our Application Security team here at Snap!
What you’ll do:
Define and drive a multi-year application security strategy aligned to Snap’s product roadmap and company priorities
Identify systemic product security risks and assume direct ownership of high-impact initiatives that reduce risk at scale across Snap’s application ecosystem
Establish scalable practices for secure design reviews, threat modeling, code review, and security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA, fuzzing, etc.)
Lead application security architecture reviews for high-risk or high-impact product initiatives
Drive automation-first approaches that increase security coverage while minimizing friction for engineering teams
Influence senior engineering leadership and executives on security strategy, risk tradeoffs, and investment decisions
Align team direction with organizational goals and contribute to quarterly and annual planning
Utilize AI tools and high velocity engineering workflows to design and ship scalable services while upholding rigorous standards for code correctness, security, and production ready quality code.
Recruit and develop high-caliber security engineers and managers; build an inclusive, high-performing team culture
Coach and grow managers and senior ICs, strengthening technical depth and leadership bench strength across the org
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Deep expertise in application security, including secure architecture, common vulnerability classes (OWASP Top 10), mobile security, and modern attack techniques
Experience building and scaling secure SDLC programs across large engineering organizations
Proficiency in, or a strong aptitude for, leveraging AI tools to streamline development, paired with the critical judgment to audit generated output for architectural integrity, performance bottlenecks, and security risks.
Adaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools to remain at the forefront of engineering trends and modern development practices.
Strong understanding of web, mobile, and backend application architectures
Familiarity with security testing methodologies including SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA, fuzzing, and manual code review
Experience partnering with product engineering teams in fast-paced, consumer-scale environments
Demonstrated ability to operate strategically while staying connected to technical details
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors in technical field such as computer science, mathematics, statistics or equivalent years of experience
9+ years of post-Bachelor’s security experience; or a Master’s degree in a technical field + 8+ year of post-grad security experience; or a PhD in a related technical field + 5+ years of security experience
2+ years of experience managing high-performing managers or providing technical and strategic leadership for engineering teams focused on advertising applications.
Proven experience in managing, mentoring, and sc
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