Incubation Engineer

Staff Incubation Engineer

Snyk is the leader in secure AI software development, helping millions of developers develop fast and stay secure as AI transforms how software is built. Our AI‑native Developer Security Platform integrates seamlessly into development and security workflows, making it easy to find, fix, and prevent vulnerabilities — from code and dependencies to containers and cloud.

Our mission is to empower every developer to innovate securely in the AI era — boosting productivity while reducing business risk. We’re not your average security company — we build Snyk on One Team, Care Deeply, Customer Centric, and Forward Thinking. It’s how we stay driven, supportive, and always one step ahead as AI reshapes our world.

• Full‑Stack Product Development:
  Design, develop, and implement scalable, high‑performance software solutions from scratch, covering both frontend and backend components.
• System Architecture & Design:
  Architect flexible, scalable, and secure systems, ensuring robust, maintainable, and high‑quality codebases.
• Rapid Prototyping & Iteration:
  Build rapid prototypes to validate ideas, iterate on feedback, and pivot quickly to achieve the best product‑market fit.
• AI Agent Development:
  Design, develop, and deploy intelligent AI agents and autonomous systems, focusing on their integration into new product offerings.
• Performance Optimization:
  Analyze and optimize system performance, ensuring high availability, low latency, and efficient resource utilization.
• Cloud‑Native Deployment:
  Design and deploy cloud‑native applications leveraging modern infrastructure, including containerization and microservices architecture.
• Agile Development & CI/CD:
  Operate within a lean, agile environment, utilizing continuous integration and delivery pipelines to accelerate development cycles.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to ensure cohesive product development and alignment with business goals.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship:
  Foster a culture of high ownership, creativity, and technical excellence.

• Deep experience in AI/ML systems, experience deploying intelligent agents using agentic or multi‑agent architectures, with foresight for future needs and strategic alignment.
• Strong proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Golang, NodeJS) and frameworks, applying them to innovative products.
• Experience with agile and CI/CD, with autonomy to streamline processes for efficient delivery in a fast‑paced environment.

• Are genuinely excited by the prospect of working on early‑stage products, engaging directly with customers to rapidly identify, prioritize, and iteratively solve problems to build truly beloved solutions.
• Thrive in the face of complex, ambiguous technical challenges, consistently finding innovative solutions where others might see roadblocks, and embracing the iterative nature of startup development.

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!

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.

• 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.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Computer and Network Security