Full-Time

Staff Software Engineer

Android

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

$189k - $333kAnnually

+ Equity (RSUs)

Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Team members are expected to work in the office 4+ days per week.

Category
Android Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
UI/UX Design
Java
RxJava
Android Development

You match the following Snap's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Ability to use Kotlin, Java, RxJava, Dagger, and other great tools to build smooth, stable, and fun products
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as computer science or equivalent experience
  • 11+ years of mobile software engineering experience
Responsibilities
  • Push the limits of mobile devices and build great user experiences
  • Build smooth, stable, and fun products
  • Develop features from design through implementation and launch
  • Evaluate technical tradeoffs of every decision and work with design on the best UI and infrastructure practices
  • Perform code reviews that guarantee code quality
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working with large-scale customer-facing mobile application
  • Experience leading teams to deliver sophisticated initiatives

Snap Inc. focuses on enhancing communication and self-expression through technology, primarily in the social media and augmented reality (AR) sectors. Its main product, Snapchat, is a multimedia messaging app that allows users to send photos and videos that disappear after viewing, along with features like Stories and Discover for sharing content. Additionally, Snap Inc. offers Spectacles, smart glasses that capture video and photos from the user's perspective, integrating with Snapchat. The company targets younger demographics, including teenagers and young adults, while also providing advertising opportunities for businesses. Snap Inc. differentiates itself from competitors like Facebook and Instagram by emphasizing self-expression and real-time sharing. Its primary revenue comes from advertising within the Snapchat app, including various ad formats and in-app purchases.

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

2%
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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!