Snap Inc.
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 Company’s core products are Snapchat, Lens Studio, and Spectacles. Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world, every day. We’re deeply committed to the well‑being of everyone in our global community, and our values are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront. What you’ll 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, appropriately 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 You can independently execute on medium sized features, taking a few weeks and multiple PRs to complete You understand the operational aspects of your system and may participate in incident or hotfix investigation and resolution Ability to collaborate and work well 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‑Bachelor\'s software development experience; or Master\'s 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 Accommodations
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information. Policy and Diversity
Default Together: Snap encourages in‑office collaboration and expects team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. Snap is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to 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 laws. EOE, including disability/vets. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Benefits
Snap benefits include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that reflect Snap’s long‑term success. Compensation
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The starting pay is determined based on skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions and may be negotiable within the salary range. Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): The base salary range is $209,000–$313,000 annually. Zone B: The base salary range is $199,000–$297,000 annually. Zone C: The base salary range is $178,000–$266,000 annually. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
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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 Company’s core products are Snapchat, Lens Studio, and Spectacles. Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world, every day. We’re deeply committed to the well‑being of everyone in our global community, and our values are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront. What you’ll 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, appropriately 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 You can independently execute on medium sized features, taking a few weeks and multiple PRs to complete You understand the operational aspects of your system and may participate in incident or hotfix investigation and resolution Ability to collaborate and work well 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‑Bachelor\'s software development experience; or Master\'s 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 Accommodations
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information. Policy and Diversity
Default Together: Snap encourages in‑office collaboration and expects team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. Snap is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to 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 laws. EOE, including disability/vets. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Benefits
Snap benefits include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that reflect Snap’s long‑term success. Compensation
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The starting pay is determined based on skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions and may be negotiable within the salary range. Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): The base salary range is $209,000–$313,000 annually. Zone B: The base salary range is $199,000–$297,000 annually. Zone C: The base salary range is $178,000–$266,000 annually. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
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