Full-Time

Data Engineer

Posted on 1/7/2025

Snap

Snap

5,001-10,000 employees

Social media platform with augmented reality features

VR & AR
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$133k - $235kAnnually

+ Equity (RSUs)

Mid, Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Palo Alto, CA, USA + 2 more

More locations: Seattle, WA, USA | Bellevue, WA, USA

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

Category
Data Engineering
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
SQL
Java
Scala

You match the following Snap's candidate preferences

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

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Math, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience in a relevant field
  • 3+ year experience in SQL or similar languages
  • 3+ years development experience in at least one object-oriented or scripting language (Python, Java, Scala, etc)
  • Experience in building data pipelines to serve reporting needs
  • Experience owning all or part of a team roadmap
  • Ability to prioritize requests from multiple stakeholders in disparate domains
  • Ability to effectively communicate complex projects to non-technical stakeholders
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with stakeholders in engineering, product, data science, and governance to make high quality datasets available to consumers in a timely manner
  • Develop scalable data ETL pipelines that automate manual data processes, optimize data delivery, and adhere with privacy and governance principles
  • Implement and manage data warehousing solutions and ensure data integrity and quality through rigorous testing and validation
  • Build tooling and implement systems to overcome limitations of the data consumption portals when appropriate
  • Implement and maintain data security practices to ensure data privacy and protection, and compliance with data governance policies and regulations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience with Google BigQuery, Spark, and Hadoop
  • Experience in version control systems such as Git, and workflow management tools such as Airflow
  • Experience in ETL tools and data architecture and warehousing experience
  • Experience leading a small team of data or software engineers
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Attention to detail and commitment to data quality

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 being viewed, along with features like Stories and Discover for sharing content. Snap Inc. also offers Spectacles, smart glasses that capture video and photos from the wearer's perspective, which integrate with Snapchat. The company targets younger consumers, especially teenagers and young adults, while also providing advertising opportunities for businesses to reach this demographic. Snap Inc. differentiates itself from competitors like Facebook and Instagram by emphasizing self-expression and real-time sharing. Its primary goal is to generate revenue through advertising and product sales, while continuously improving the way people communicate and interact with the world.

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 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!

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