Software Engineer, Full Stack, Level 4

About the role

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, 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.

Responsibilities

• Build state-of-the-art mobile and desktop web software applications and/or systems
• Follow high-quality design and implementation practices
• Implement features and user interfaces to optimize performance of user-facing products
• Contribute to Snap’s engineering culture by working on shared libraries and systems
• Log and analyze operational and engagement metrics
• Utilize AI tools and high-velocity engineering workflows to design and ship scalable services while upholding rigorous standards for code correctness, security, and production-ready quality code

Requirements

• Highly proficient in JavaScript (and/or TypeScript), HTML, and CSS
• Highly proficient in Java, Golang, NodeJs, and/or Python
• Experience developing front-end software using JavaScript UI Frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue)
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented and functional programming principles
• Understanding of domain-driven design principles
• Solid knowledge of unit testing
• Experience in front-end design and/or web application development
• Writing code for User Interface components
• Experience optimizing JavaScript performance and browser layout rendering
• Proficiency in, or a strong aptitude for, leveraging AI tools to streamline development, paired with the critical judgment to audit generated output for architectural integrity, performance bottlenecks, and security risks
• Adaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools to remain at the forefront of engineering trends and modern development practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience
• 2+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 1+ year of post-grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field
• Experience with full-stack web development

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree in a technical field
• Experience with WebGL, Canvas, WebAssembly, Service workers, or other advanced front-end technology
• Experience with GraphQL
• Experience with large-scale microservices and distributed systems
• Experience with NoSQL solutions, Memcache/Redis, Kubernetes, or Google/AWS services
• Ability to identify and resolve performance and scalability issues
• Passion for building a rich and innovative user experience

Schedule

At Snap Inc., we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success

Pay

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s 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.

• Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): $157,000–$235,000 annually
• Zone B: $149,000–$223,000 annually
• Zone C: $133,000–$200,000 annually

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.