Snap
Overview
Snap Inc 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, Lens Studio, and Spectacles. Snap Engineering teams build products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront. Were looking for a Backend Engineer to join Snap Inc. What youll do
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, test, and debug your work, striving for high quality Advocate for and apply best practices for availability, scalability, operational excellence, and cost management Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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 Security Networking and data storage Machine learning and natural language processing Tools Proven track record of operating highly-available systems at significant scale Experience with Java, C++, and/or Python Experience with NoSQL solutions, Memcache/Redis, Kubernetes, or Google/AWS services Ability to independently execute on medium-sized features, taking a few weeks and multiple PRs to complete Understand the operational aspects of your system and participate in incident or hotfix investigation and resolution Collaborate effectively with others Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience 6+ years of post-Bachelors software development experience; or Masters degree in a technical field + 5+ years of post-grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field + 2+ years of post-grad software development experience Experience with distributed systems Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Java, C++, and/or Python Experience with NoSQL solutions, Memcache/Redis, Kubernetes, or Google/AWS services If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please provide us some information. "Default Together" Policy at Snap : At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster and reinforce our values. We practice a default together approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. Snap is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (e.g., local fair chance ordinances). Benefits & Compensation
Our Benefits: Snap is a community-focused company with health and wellbeing programs, including paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support, and compensation packages aligned with Snaps long-term success. Compensation : In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidates starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future. Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): $209,000-$313,000 annually. Zone B: $199,000-$297,000 annually. Zone C: $178,000-$266,000 annually. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Snap Inc 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, Lens Studio, and Spectacles. Snap Engineering teams build products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront. Were looking for a Backend Engineer to join Snap Inc. What youll do
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, test, and debug your work, striving for high quality Advocate for and apply best practices for availability, scalability, operational excellence, and cost management Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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 Security Networking and data storage Machine learning and natural language processing Tools Proven track record of operating highly-available systems at significant scale Experience with Java, C++, and/or Python Experience with NoSQL solutions, Memcache/Redis, Kubernetes, or Google/AWS services Ability to independently execute on medium-sized features, taking a few weeks and multiple PRs to complete Understand the operational aspects of your system and participate in incident or hotfix investigation and resolution Collaborate effectively with others Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience 6+ years of post-Bachelors software development experience; or Masters degree in a technical field + 5+ years of post-grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field + 2+ years of post-grad software development experience Experience with distributed systems Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Java, C++, and/or Python Experience with NoSQL solutions, Memcache/Redis, Kubernetes, or Google/AWS services If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please provide us some information. "Default Together" Policy at Snap : At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster and reinforce our values. We practice a default together approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. Snap is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (e.g., local fair chance ordinances). Benefits & Compensation
Our Benefits: Snap is a community-focused company with health and wellbeing programs, including paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support, and compensation packages aligned with Snaps long-term success. Compensation : In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidates starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future. Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): $209,000-$313,000 annually. Zone B: $199,000-$297,000 annually. Zone C: $178,000-$266,000 annually. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs. #J-18808-Ljbffr