Software Engineer, Full Stack, Level 5

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe 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 operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters 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!What you’ll do:Build State of the art mobile and desktop web software applications and/or systemsFollow high-quality design and implementation practicesImplement features and user interfaces to optimize performance of user-facing productsContribute to Snap’s engineering culture by working on shared libraries and systemsLog and analyze operational and engagement metricsUtilize AI tools and high velocity engineering workflows to design and ship scalable services while upholding rigorous standards for code correctness, security, and production ready quality codeKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Highly proficient in JavaScript (and/or TypeScript), HTML, and CSSHighly proficient in Java, Golang, NodeJs, and/or PythonExperience developing front-end software using Javascript UI Frameworks (i.e React, Angular, Vue)Strong knowledge of object-oriented and functional programming principlesUnderstanding of domain driven design principlesSolid knowledge of unit testingExperience in front end design and/or web application developmentWriting code for User Interface componentsExperience optimizing JavaScript performance and browser layout renderingAbility to identify and resolve performance and scalability issueProficiency in, or a strong aptitude for, leveraging AI tools to streamline development, paired with the critical judgment to audit generated output for architectural integrity, performance bottlenecks, and security risks.Adaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools to remain at the forefront of engineering trends and modern development practicesMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience6+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 5+ year of post-grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field+ 2+ years of post-grad software development experienceExperience with full stack web developmentPreferred Qualifications:Experience with WebGL, Canvas, WebAssembly, Service workers, or other advanced front-end technologyExperience with GraphQLExperience with large-scale microservices and distributed systemsExperience with NoSQL solutions, Memcache/Redis, Kubernetes, or Google/AWS servicesPassion for building a rich and innovative user experience"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. At Snap, 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).Our Benefits: 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, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!CompensationIn the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position.These pay zones may be modified in the future.Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):The base salary range for this position is $209,000-$313,000 annually.Zone B: The base salary range for this position is $199,000-$297,000 annually.Zone C:The base salary range for this position is $178,000-$266,000 annually.This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.If you believe this job description is missing required pay transparency information, please submit a report through this form:Job Description Pay Range Disclosure.SummaryLocation: Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Palo Alto, California; New York, New York; Bellevue, WashingtonType: Full time