Build real-time detection and prevention systems to defend against account compromise, AI abuse, and data exfiltration through adaptive enforcement and granular policy controls
Create security intelligence and monitoring capabilities that detect suspicious account & user activity, generate actionable insights, and enable timely response
Partner across Security, Engineering, and Product teams to define security strategy, influence product design, and drive adoption of secure engineering practices
Raise the engineering bar by setting standards for system design, code quality, operational excellence, and scalable security architecture within the Security Foundations organization
OUR IDEAL SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER, SECURITY FOUNDATIONS WILL HAVE
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of experience in software development with one or more of the following: JavaScript, Java, Python, C, C++, or Go
Proficiency in Python, SQL, or a similar language for building detections and data pipelines
Experience designing, testing, and maintaining software solutions with a security focus
A track record of leading projects independently and setting technical direction
BONUS POINTS FOR THE FOLLOWING
Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field
Experience working with infrastructure across major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Hands-on experience with security primitives including static analysis, dynamic analysis, authentication and access management, DDoS mitigation, or security scanning
Background in secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional partnerships
WHY JOIN OUR ANTI-ABUSE TEAM AT SNOWFLAKE?
The Anti-Abuse team sits at the intersection of security engineering and platform scale — you’ll be building foundational capabilities that protect millions of customers across every cloud, rather than maintaining legacy point solutions. You’ll have real influence over the roadmap and the opportunity to work on some of the hardest adversarial engineering challenges in the industry: fraud, account takeover, data exfiltration, and emerging AI security threats.
Our culture is built on ownership and collaboration. Every engineer has an equal opportunity to innovate, drive impact, and grow. If you’re energized by working at the frontier of security and data — where “get it done” means building things that last — this is where you want to be.
Snowflake is growing fast, and we’re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake.
How do you want to make your impact?
For jobs located in the United States, please visit the job posting on the Snowflake Careers Site for salary and benefits information: careers.snowflake.com
The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:
The estimated base salary range for this role is $200,000 - $287,500.
Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Snowflake’s bonus and equity plan.
The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; at least 12 paid holidays; paid time off; parental leave; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.
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