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.
Why this role?
As a Solutions Engineer, you'll be the technical voice of the sales team — running discovery, delivering demos, and leading proof-of-concept evaluations that show prospects how Snyk fits into their development and security workflows. This is a foundational technical pre-sales role where you'll build deep product expertise, sharpen your ability to translate technical capability into business value, and grow your career alongside experienced SE leadership across the AMER region.
What You'll Do:
Run technical discovery calls to understand a prospect's development environment, security posture, and priorities
Deliver tailored product demonstrations that connect Snyk's capabilities to a prospect's specific technical needs
Design and lead proof-of-concept (POC) evaluations, guiding prospects to a successful technical validation
Partner with Account Executives to build and support technical champions within prospect organizations
Respond to security questionnaires, RFPs, and RFIs with clear, accurate technical detail
Build and maintain demo environments and POC infrastructure
Relay customer and prospect feedback to Snyk's Product and Engineering teams
What You Bring:
2-5 years of experience in Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, or a related technical pre-sales role — or comparable experience in software development, DevOps, or security engineering
A foundational understanding of the software development lifecycle, application security concepts, and/or cloud-native architectures
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and business audiences
Experience running product demos and/or supporting technical proof-of-concepts
A collaborative, curious mindset with a bias for action
Based in the Northeast United States, or in Ontario or Quebec, Canada
It'd Be Awesome If You Also...
Have hands-on experience with LLMs or are exploring how AI-assisted coding impacts the security landscape
Contribute to open-source projects or are an active voice in the developer/security community
Genuinely enjoy digging into technical problems and explaining them simply
Compensation
Annual Base Salary Range: $106,400 – $133,000
Target Commission Range: $45,600 – $57,000 (at 100% attainment of sales)
Snyk is committed to equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors. Actual compensation may vary based on prior experience, skills, location, internal equity, and other job-related factors. Our Total Rewards program includes, but is not limited to 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance.
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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!
About Snyk
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.
Benefits & Programs
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
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