Software Engineer (Cloud Computing)

Snap Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Snap Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer (Cloud Computing) in London to design and implement scalable services. The role requires extensive experience in software development and strong skills in cloud computing and backend systems. Join us to help push the boundaries of AR technology alongside a world-class R&D team.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Mental health support

Opportunities to share in Snap's success

Qualifications

• Experience in backend services or distributed systems.
• 7+ years of software development experience required.
• Ability to execute medium-sized features independently.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate critical and scalable services.
• Test and debug work to ensure high quality.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

Backend services

Distributed systems

Cloud computing

Collaboration skills

Security

Networking

Data storage

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science

Tools

PostgreSQL

NoSQL solutions

Job description

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Software Engineer (Cloud Computing), London

Client: Snap Inc.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 07280664d7ec

Job Views: 5

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

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’s core products include Snapchat, a visual messaging app; AR platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and Spectacles, AR glasses.

Snap Lab focuses on hardware products with a world-class R&D team, pushing the boundaries of camera technology, especially overlaying computing on the real world. Next Generation Spectacles bring AR to life.

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

What you’ll do:

• Design, implement, and operate critical and scalable services
• Collaborate across teams to understand product requirements, evaluate trade-offs, and deliver solutions
• Test and debug your work to ensure high quality
• Advocate for best practices in availability, scalability, operational excellence, and cost management

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience with backend services or distributed systems
• Proven track record of operating highly-available systems at scale
• Ability to execute medium-sized features independently
• Understanding of operational aspects, incident, and hotfix resolution
• Strong collaboration skills
• Experience in cloud computing, storage systems, system design, security, networking, and data storage

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of software development experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with PostgreSQL, S3-like object stores, Vector databases, NoSQL solutions

If you have a disability or special need requiring accommodation, please let us know.

At Snap, we believe in a "default together" policy, requiring team members to work in an office 4+ days per week to foster culture and collaboration.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, or other protected classes.

Our benefits include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, mental health support, and opportunities to share in Snap’s long-term success.