Backend Engineer – Scalable Distributed Systems

Snap Inc.

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 152,000 - 228,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave
Comprehensive medical coverage
Emotional and mental health support programs

Job summary

Snap Inc. in Seattle, WA is looking for a skilled Software Engineer to design and operate critical backend services. Ideal candidates should have 3+ years of software development experience and a degree in Computer Science or similar field.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $152,000 to $228,000 annually, based on skills and experience. Collaboration and adherence to best practices are key expectations for this role.

Apply today to be part of a dynamic and diverse team at Snap!

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of software development experience.
  • You can independently execute on medium sized features.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and operate critical services.
  • Work across teams to understand product requirements.

Skills

Experience with backend services or distributed systems
Proven track record of operating highly-available systems at significant scale
Ability to collaborate and work well with others

Education

BS/BA degree in a technical field such as Computer Science

Tools

Java
C++
Python
NoSQL solutions
Kubernetes

Job description

Snap Inc. in Seattle, WA is looking for a skilled Software Engineer to design and operate critical backend services. Ideal candidates should have 3+ years of software development experience and a degree in Computer Science or similar field.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $152,000 to $228,000 annually, based on skills and experience. Collaboration and adherence to best practices are key expectations for this role.

Apply today to be part of a dynamic and diverse team at Snap!

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