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Snap Inc. · 3 days ago

Software Engineer, Full Stack, Spectacles Cloud, Level 5

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$209K/yr - $313K/yr

6+ years exp

Snap Inc is a technology company focused on enhancing communication through innovative products like Snapchat and Spectacles. They are seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to design and implement features across Spectacles devices and applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and operate features across Spectacles device, mobile app and cloud to enrich Spectacles product experiences and fulfill our vision of spatial computing

Work with Product, Design and partners 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

Plan for roadmap, direct work for others, and lead by example by crafting high quality deliverables

Qualification

Full Stack DevelopmentCloud-based SystemsTypeScriptNode.jsMicroservices ArchitectureDatabase ManagementUnit TestingCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationMentoring

Required

Deep knowledge of software development in web frontend and scalable backend systems, including distributed services and microservices architecture

Proven ability to debug, troubleshoot, and operate mission-critical cloud-based systems in a production environment

Experience in delivering top quality, performant and scalable code with extensive unit / functional testing

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail

Ability to independently lead and execute on medium to large sized features that take multiple weeks and multiple iterations of PRs to complete

Ability to drive cross team collaboration and align with adjacent teams and work to achieve shared goals

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience

6+ years of experience with consumer-facing backend software development

3+ years of experience in using TypeScript and Node.js to develop web frontend and backend

Experience with relational, NoSQL, or vector databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Pinecone) in a production environment

2+ years of experience in mentoring junior team members

Preferred

Direct experience with building and deploying low-latency, real-time backend services to support AR/VR devices, specifically on major cloud providers (e.g., AWS, GCP)

Experience with SQL, NoSQL and vector databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Pinecone)

Experience with modern web front-end technologies (e.g., Next.js, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui)

Deep understanding of database optimization, indexing, and high-availability patterns for data at scale

In-depth experience with Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms like Supabase or Firebase for rapid prototyping and production-scale deployment

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

Company

Snap Inc.

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Snap is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate.

Founded in 2011

Santa Monica, California, US

5001-10000 employees

https://careers.snap.com/

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