Security Engineer, Identity Access Management, Level 4

Location: Los Angeles, Canada

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full time

About Snap Inc

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.

About the Role

Snap Inc is a camera company at heart, pioneering the future of AR innovation through Snapchat, Lens Studio, and Spectacles. Our Engineering teams craft technically sophisticated products that delight hundreds of millions of Snapchatters daily, empowering authentic expression, real-time connections, and immersive AR experiences. We're seeking a Security Engineer, Identity Access Management, Level 4, to join our IAM team and safeguard the creative magic behind our camera-first ecosystem. In this role, you'll fortify our infrastructure against evolving threats while enabling rapid innovation in visual storytelling and augmented reality, all while upholding our commitment to privacy and user trust in a fun, collaborative culture. You'll design and deploy cutting-edge IAM solutions tailored to Snap's cloud-native architecture on GCP or AWS, ensuring seamless access for teams building ephemeral messaging, AR Lenses, and Spectacles prototypes. Conduct thorough security reviews for new services, automate governance across microservices and Kubernetes clusters, and perform code reviews to maintain elite standards. As a security champion, you'll balance rigorous protections—like least privilege and data lifecycle safeguards—with the productivity needed for our 'move fast' ethos, protecting user data in real-time camera feeds and global-scale AR deployments. Thriving in Snap's vibrant, creative environment requires excellent programming skills, deep cloud IAM expertise, and a passion for privacy in consumer tech. Join us to contribute to human progress by securing the platforms that let people live in the moment, express themselves boldly, and explore AR wonders together. With our 'default together' policy (4+ days in-office), diverse teams, and comprehensive benefits, you'll be part of a community that values innovation, well-being, and bold ideas.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement robust IAM security measures to protect Snap's data, infrastructure, and innovative camera/AR features
• Conduct in-depth security reviews of new platforms, services, and AR experiences like Lens Studio and Spectacles
• Build automation and tools to enhance security, governance, and data privacy across cloud environments
• Perform code reviews to ensure exceptional code quality and security best practices
• Champion security and user privacy within engineering teams building Snapchat's visual messaging and AR capabilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate IAM into microservices and distributed systems
• Develop and maintain security controls for containerized environments and Kubernetes clusters
• Analyze and mitigate risks in identity management for global user bases reaching hundreds of millions
• Balance security rigor with developer productivity to maintain Snap's fast-paced innovation culture
• Contribute to tools that safeguard user data throughout its lifecycle in camera and AR applications
• Stay ahead of emerging threats in cloud IAM, particularly for real-time communication platforms

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of software development experience
• Experience designing, securing, and deploying large-scale systems to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or AWS
• Strong understanding of identity and access management (IAM) principles and technologies
• Experience with cloud security, including balancing least privilege with productivity
• Hands-on experience implementing organization-wide security controls and guardrails
• Proficiency in programming with skills in debugging, performance analysis, and test design

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with container and Kubernetes security principles
• Hands-on experience with Amazon EKS
• Background in microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Prior work in a fast-paced tech environment focused on consumer products
• Familiarity with AR or camera-based technologies and their security implications
• Experience securing platforms at scale for hundreds of millions of users

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expertise in IAM technologies in GCP or AWS
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java)
• Microservices architecture design and implementation
• Distributed systems engineering
• Cloud security best practices and tools
• Container security and Kubernetes (EKS preferred)
• Debugging and performance optimization
• Test design and automation
• Code review and quality assurance
• Principle of least privilege implementation
• Organization-wide security controls management
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• High attention to detail
• Security risk analysis and mitigation
• Automation scripting and tooling
• User privacy frameworks
• Agile development methodologies

Our Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Competitive compensation with equity in the form of RSUs
• Flexible paid time off and wellness initiatives
• 401(k) matching and financial planning resources
• Onsite fitness centers and catered meals at Snap offices
• Professional development stipends and learning opportunities
• Community volunteer time and employee resource groups

Compensation

$157,000-$235,000 annually

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

"Default Together" Policy: At Snap Inc, we practice a "default together" approach and expect team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.