Snap Inc. · 5 hours ago
Software Engineer, Backend, Ad Delivery Infra, Level 4
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$157K/yr - $235K/yr
2+ years expSnap Inc is a technology company that empowers people to express themselves and communicate effectively. They are seeking a Backend Engineer to join their Ad Delivery Infra Team, responsible for designing and implementing scalable backend services that enhance ad monetization and performance.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and operate highly reliable, scalable backend and infrastructure services that power monetization and ads use cases
Build and evolve infrastructure for and applications of AI agents, supporting systems to improve ads performance, automation, and monetization outcomes
Develop core backend components, including APIs, data pipelines, control planes, and service orchestration layers
Work closely with product, ad client, and other engineering teams to understand requirements, evaluate trade-offs, and deliver robust solutions for revenue products
Own medium-sized features end to end, from design through implementation, testing, rollout, and ongoing operations
Write high-quality, well-tested code; debug complex production issues and participate in on-call, incident response, and hotfixes as needed
Advocate for and apply best practices around availability, scalability, performance, operational excellence, and cost efficiency
Qualification
Required
Experience with backend services or distributed systems
Proficiency in C++, including writing production-quality, maintainable code
You can independently execute on medium sized features, taking a few weeks and multiple PRs to complete
You understand the operational aspects of your system and may participate in incident or hotfix investigation and resolution
Ability to collaborate and work well with others
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 working with distributed systems
C++ development experience
Preferred
Experience in cross-platform development with C++
Experience with Java and Python
Experience with Kubernetes, or Google/AWS services
Ad delivery or general ads domain experiences
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.
Snap is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate.
5001-10000 employees
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