Full-Time

Software Engineer

ML Infrastructure

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Snap

Snap

5,001-10,000 employees

Social media platform with augmented reality features

VR & AR
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$172k - $303kAnnually

+ Equity (RSUs)

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Palo Alto, CA, USA + 4 more

More locations: Seattle, WA, USA | Los Angeles, CA, USA | New York, NY, USA | Bellevue, WA, USA

Requires onsite presence in Los Angeles, Seattle, New York, Bellevue, or Palo Alto for four or more days per week.

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as computer science or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years industry software engineering experience
  • Experience building large scale production machine learning systems or data pipelines
Responsibilities
  • Combine strong software engineering principles with machine learning to build scalable, reproducible and easy-to-use end-to-end machine learning workflows for advanced deep learning problems
  • Build backend infrastructure to perform scalable training, evaluation, and inference in the cloud and client-side infrastructure to perform efficient inference on mobile devices
  • Build comprehensive data management systems for scalable data collection, labeling, processing, and evaluation
  • Work with product teams and engineers to make applications of machine learning ubiquitous to Snapchat
Desired Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in computer science or related field
  • Masters/PhD in a technical field such as computer science or equivalent industry experience
  • Experience with backend services or distributed systems
  • Experience with building and managing scalable ML infrastructure on cloud platforms
  • Experience in MLOps and automation expertise in building, deploying and maintaining models
  • Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, Caffe2, PyTorch, Spark ML, scikit-learn, or related frameworks

Snap Inc. focuses on enhancing communication and self-expression through technology, primarily in the social media and augmented reality markets. Its main product, Snapchat, is a multimedia messaging app that allows users to send photos and videos that disappear after being viewed, along with features like Stories and Discover for sharing content. Additionally, Snap Inc. offers Spectacles, smart glasses that capture video and photos from the wearer's perspective, which integrate with Snapchat. The company targets younger demographics, including teenagers and young adults, while also providing advertising opportunities for businesses to reach this audience. Snap Inc. generates revenue mainly through advertising within the Snapchat app, offering various ad formats, as well as from in-app purchases and sales of Spectacles. The goal of Snap Inc. is to empower users to express themselves and connect with others in a fun and engaging way.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.6B

Headquarters

Santa Monica, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Snapchat's new monetization program could boost user engagement and ad revenue.
  • Partnership with BCG highlights Snap's focus on Gen Z's spending power in India.
  • Snap's immersive AR experiences at events create new advertising opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in AR glasses market could impact Snap's market share.
  • Talent drain risk with former Snap executive joining Gabb Music.
  • Cultural challenges may affect Snap's growth strategy in the Indian market.

What makes Snap unique

  • Snapchat's ephemeral messaging sets it apart from traditional social media platforms.
  • Snap's AR technology offers unique interactive experiences for users and brands.
  • Spectacles provide a distinctive first-person perspective, enhancing content creation.

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Benefits

Paid maternity, paternity, and family caregiver leave

Adoption, surrogacy, infertility, and fertility preservation benefits

Backup child care coverage, caregiver assistance, and digital maternity care support

Short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D insurance

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage, including orthodontia benefits

Vision coverage, including LASIK benefits

Gym perks and discounts

Team fitness classes, hikes, and races

Sports leagues

Cooking and nutritional workshops

Generous time off and leave programs

Emotional and mental health support programs and apps

Social gatherings, team outings, and volunteering programs

401(k) plan

Compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!