Software Engineer, Full Stack, Level 5

You are applying for the Software Engineer, Full Stack, Level 5 role at Snap Inc.

Snap Inc is a technology company that believes 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 three core products are Snapchat, Lens Studio, and Spectacles.

Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snap chatters 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.

We’re looking for a Full Stack Engineer to join Snap Inc!

• 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

• Highly proficient in JavaScript (and/or Type Script), HTML, and CSS
• Highly proficient in Java, Golang, Node Js, 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
• Ability to identify and resolve performance and scalability issues

• 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 full stack web development

• Experience with WebGL, Canvas, Web Assembly, Service workers, or other advanced front‑end technology
• Experience with GraphQL
• Experience with large‑scale microservices and distributed systems
• Experience with No
  
  SQL solutions, Memcache/Redis, Kubernetes, or Google/AWS services
• Passion for building a rich and innovative user experience

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

At Snap Inc., we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, 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 are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).

Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve 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,…