Full-Time

Software Engineer

Backend

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

$129k - $228kAnnually

+ Equity (RSUs)

Junior, Mid

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

Candidates are expected to work in an office 4+ days per week.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Machine Learning
Microservices
Natural Language Processing (NLP)

You match the following Snap's candidate preferences

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

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Experience with backend services or distributed systems
  • Proven track record of operating highly-available systems at significant scale
  • Ability to independently execute on medium sized features, taking a few weeks and multiple PRs to complete
  • Understanding of the operational aspects of the system and participation in incident or hotfix investigation and resolution
  • Ability to collaborate and work well with others
  • Experience in at least one of the following areas: Large-scale microservices and distributed systems, Cloud computing and storage systems, Infrastructure and large-scale system design, Security, Networking and data storage, Machine learning and natural language processing tools
Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and operate our most critical and scalable services - ranging from user identity services, friend graph, and our core persistence layer
  • Work across teams to understand product requirements, evaluate trade-offs, and deliver the solutions needed to build innovative products
  • Evaluate, appropriately test, and debug your work, striving for high quality
  • Advocate for and apply best practices when it comes to availability, scalability, operational excellence, and cost management
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Java, C++, and/or Python
  • Experience with NoSQL solutions, Memcache/Redis, Kubernetes, or Google/AWS services
  • Experience working on large scale infrastructure or Ads systems

Snap Inc. enhances communication and self-expression through its multimedia messaging app, Snapchat, which allows users to send photos and videos that disappear after viewing. The company also offers Spectacles, smart glasses that capture video and photos from the wearer's perspective, integrating with Snapchat. Unlike competitors like Facebook and Instagram, Snap Inc. focuses on ephemeral content and augmented reality experiences that appeal to a younger audience. Its primary revenue comes from advertising within the app, aiming to empower users to engage and express themselves creatively.

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 provides insights to tailor strategies for Gen Z in India.
  • Snap's AR integration in fashion events opens new revenue streams and partnerships.

What critics are saying

  • Intense competition in smart glasses market may impact Snap's market share.
  • Focus on Indian market may pose risks if growth doesn't meet expectations.
  • New monetization program could increase costs and face backlash from creators.

What makes Snap unique

  • Snapchat's ephemeral messaging sets it apart from traditional social media platforms.
  • Snap's Spectacles offer unique first-person perspective content creation.
  • Snap's AR technology enhances user engagement with interactive experiences.

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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!