Senior Security Engineer - Product Security at Snowflake (Warsaw, Poland)

Role Overview

As a Senior Security Engineer in Product Security at Snowflake, you'll be a hands-on technical leader ensuring security is deeply embedded in every stage of the product lifecycle. You'll design, build, and scale security solutions that protect Snowflake’s products and customers, working closely with product and infrastructure engineering teams. This role requires a blend of product security expertise, a strong engineering mindset, and empathy for developers.

Day in the Life

A typical day might involve:

• Leading threat modeling sessions for new features.
• Conducting secure design reviews of complex systems.
• Developing security automation tools to detect policy violations.
• Collaborating with engineering teams to implement security best practices.
• Mentoring junior engineers on security principles.
• Investigating and responding to potential security incidents.
• Driving projects from concept to delivery while aligning with broader security and business goals.

Why Warsaw, Poland?

Warsaw is a vibrant and growing tech hub in Central Europe, offering a high quality of life and access to a diverse talent pool. Snowflake's presence in Warsaw provides opportunities to work on impactful projects while being part of a global company with a local presence.

Career Path

This role offers a clear career path within Snowflake's Product Security organization. You can progress to roles such as Principal Security Engineer, Security Architect, or Security Engineering Manager, leading larger teams and influencing security strategy across the company.

Salary & Benefits

Snowflake offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous paid time off policy
• Employee stock options
• Retirement plan with company match
• Wellness programs
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Paid parental leave

Please visit the Snowflake Careers Site for the most up-to-date salary and benefits information.

Innovation Culture

Snowflake fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and impact. Employees are encouraged to challenge ordinary thinking, push the pace of innovation, and build a future for themselves and Snowflake. The company values individuals who are passionate about technology and driven to make a difference.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the Snowflake Careers Site. Please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and skills.

FAQ

1. What are the key responsibilities of this role? Designing and implementing security architecture, leading threat modeling, building security tooling, and partnering with engineering teams to embed security into their workflows.
2. What qualifications are required for this position? A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, 6+ years of experience in security or software engineering, and expertise in areas such as AppSec, threat modeling, and secure architecture.
3. What programming languages are preferred? Fluency in SQL, Python, Go, or other programming languages is highly desirable.
4. What is the work environment like at Snowflake? Snowflake offers a collaborative and innovative work environment where employees are encouraged to challenge the status quo and contribute to the company's success.
5. What opportunities are there for professional development? Snowflake provides various professional development opportunities, including training programs, conferences, and mentorship opportunities.
6. Does Snowflake offer relocation assistance? Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates. Please inquire with the recruiter for more details.
7. What is the interview process like? The interview process typically involves a phone screening, technical interviews, and a final interview with the hiring manager.
8. What is Snowflake's approach to security? Snowflake prioritizes security and is committed to building a secure and reliable platform for its customers. Security is embedded into every stage of the product lifecycle.
9. What is Snowflake's culture like? Snowflake's culture is built on the values of impact, innovation, and collaboration. Employees are encouraged to be bold, take risks, and work together to achieve common goals.
10. How does Snowflake support its employees? Snowflake supports its employees through competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a variety of programs designed to promote employee well-being and professional growth.