Software Engineer, Backend (Distributed Systems)

TL;DR

Software Engineer, Backend (Distributed Systems): Designing, implementing, and operating critical and scalable backend services with an accent on user identity, friend graph, and core persistence layers. Focus on evaluating trade-offs, delivering innovative product solutions, and advocating for best practices in availability, scalability, and operational excellence.

Location: Onsite in the US (Bellevue, Los Angeles, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Seattle). Requires working in an office 4+ days per week.

Salary: $209,000–$313,000 annually (for Zone A: CA, WA, NYC)

Company

Snap Inc. is a technology company behind the visual messaging app hirify.global, the augmented reality platform Lens Studio, and AR glasses called Spectacles.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and operate critical and scalable services, including user identity, friend graph, and core persistence layers.
• Collaborate with teams to understand product requirements, evaluate trade-offs, and deliver innovative solutions.
• Evaluate, test, and debug your work, striving for high quality.
• Advocate for and apply best practices in availability, scalability, operational excellence, and cost management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent practical work experience.
• 6+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience (or Master’s + 5 years, or PhD + 2 years).
• Experience with backend services or distributed systems.
• Experience with Java, C++, and/or Python.
• Experience with NoSQL solutions, Memcache/Redis, Kubernetes, or Google/AWS services.
• Ability to collaborate and work well with others.

Culture & Benefits

• "Default Together" policy requires working in an office 4+ days per week.
• Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an equal opportunity employer.
• Comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs.
• Compensation packages include paid parental leave and equity in RSUs.