Software Engineer, Full Stack, Level 5

Software Engineer, Full Stack, Level 5

Snap Inc. is a technology company focused on empowering people through innovative products like Snapchat, Lens Studio, and Spectacles. The Engineering team builds fun, technically sophisticated products used by millions worldwide.

We are looking for a Full Stack Engineer to join Snap Inc. You will build mobile and desktop web applications, contribute to shared libraries, and help optimize performance for user-facing products.

• 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 that 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 such as React, Angular, or 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 (e.g., computer science) or equivalent years of practical work experience.
• 6+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree + 5+ years of post-grad experience; or PhD + 2+ years of post-grad experience.
• Experience with full-stack web development.

• Experience with WebGL, Canvas, Web Assembly, Service Workers, or other advanced front-end technologies.
• Experience with Graph
  
  QL.
• 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.

In the United States, the starting pay will be in the following ranges based on location:

• 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.

Benefits include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that allow you to share in Snap’s long-term success.

Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, and other protected categories. EOE, including disability/vets.

Snap values rapid execution with precision and privacy. We practice a “default together” approach and expect team members to work in the office 4+ days per week.