Snap
Overview
Snap Inc (https://www.snap.com/en-US/) is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Companys three core products are Snapchat (https://www.snapchat.com/) , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio (https://ar.snap.com/lens-studio) , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles (https://www.spectacles.com/) . Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world, every day. Were deeply committed to the well-being of everyone in our global community, which is why our values are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront. Were looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join the Growth Team at Snap Inc! Responsibilities
Design, implement, and operate our most critical and scalable services - ranging from ML systems, push notifications, friending graph, login and registration etc. Work across teams to understand product requirements, evaluate trade-offs, and deliver the solutions needed to build innovative products. Advocate for and apply best practices when it comes to availability, scalability, operational excellence, and cost management. Drive technical influence that spans the entire company. Knowledge, Skills and Capabilities
Experience with backend services or distributed systems 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 Information Retrieval/Search Systems Machine learning for search and/or recommender systems Notifications infrastructure Search engine optimization Proven track record of operating highly-available systems at significant scale
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years of post-Bachelors software development experience; or a Masters degree in a technical field + 9+ year of post-grad software development experience; or a PhD in a related technical field + 6+ years of post-grad software development experience 2+ years of experience with technical leadership or acting as the domain-expert to a technical organization Experience with Java, C++ and or Go Preferred Qualifications
Experience partnering with cross-functional executives and management across a globally distributed organization and exercising sound judgment Experience working directly with business critical functions like growth Building and operating ML/ML-adjacent systems Track record of delivery in rapidly changing, highly collaborative, multi-site, multi-stakeholder environments If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please dont be shy and provide us some information (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScV7t31iR3yYR9ztGDHJpbvL63svWpb6s0afkBkLEjGnDx4Kg/viewform). We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (e.g., San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable). Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so weve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snaps long-term success! Compensation
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):
The base salary range for this position is $276,000-$414,000 annually. Zone B:
The base salary range for this position is $262,000-$393,000 annually. Zone C:
The base salary range for this position is $235,000-$352,000 annually. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs. Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy (https://storage.googleapis.com/hris-assets/Applicant_and_Candidate_Privacy_Policy.pdf) #J-18808-Ljbffr
Snap Inc (https://www.snap.com/en-US/) is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Companys three core products are Snapchat (https://www.snapchat.com/) , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio (https://ar.snap.com/lens-studio) , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles (https://www.spectacles.com/) . Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world, every day. Were deeply committed to the well-being of everyone in our global community, which is why our values are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront. Were looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join the Growth Team at Snap Inc! Responsibilities
Design, implement, and operate our most critical and scalable services - ranging from ML systems, push notifications, friending graph, login and registration etc. Work across teams to understand product requirements, evaluate trade-offs, and deliver the solutions needed to build innovative products. Advocate for and apply best practices when it comes to availability, scalability, operational excellence, and cost management. Drive technical influence that spans the entire company. Knowledge, Skills and Capabilities
Experience with backend services or distributed systems 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 Information Retrieval/Search Systems Machine learning for search and/or recommender systems Notifications infrastructure Search engine optimization Proven track record of operating highly-available systems at significant scale
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years of post-Bachelors software development experience; or a Masters degree in a technical field + 9+ year of post-grad software development experience; or a PhD in a related technical field + 6+ years of post-grad software development experience 2+ years of experience with technical leadership or acting as the domain-expert to a technical organization Experience with Java, C++ and or Go Preferred Qualifications
Experience partnering with cross-functional executives and management across a globally distributed organization and exercising sound judgment Experience working directly with business critical functions like growth Building and operating ML/ML-adjacent systems Track record of delivery in rapidly changing, highly collaborative, multi-site, multi-stakeholder environments If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please dont be shy and provide us some information (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScV7t31iR3yYR9ztGDHJpbvL63svWpb6s0afkBkLEjGnDx4Kg/viewform). We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (e.g., San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable). Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so weve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snaps long-term success! Compensation
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):
The base salary range for this position is $276,000-$414,000 annually. Zone B:
The base salary range for this position is $262,000-$393,000 annually. Zone C:
The base salary range for this position is $235,000-$352,000 annually. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs. Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy (https://storage.googleapis.com/hris-assets/Applicant_and_Candidate_Privacy_Policy.pdf) #J-18808-Ljbffr