Principal Ads Platform Architect

Snap Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 276,000 - 414,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support

Equity in form of RSUs

Job summary

Snap Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for its Ads Platform team in Seattle, United States. The role involves building innovative ad formats and backend solutions to enhance advertiser value.

The successful candidate will work end-to-end on ad product innovation, advocating for best practices and providing technical direction to influence the company. Preferred qualifications include experience in technical leadership within the ads domain.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience; or a Master's degree + 9+ years; or a PhD + 6+ years.
• Experience with technical leadership and setting direction for engineering projects.
• Experience designing and developing distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Build next generation ads formats and backend infrastructure.
• Work across teams to understand product requirements and deliver solutions.
• Provide technical direction that influences the entire company.

Skills

Programming

Software design

Debugging

Performance analysis

Test design

Technical leadership

Collaboration

Mentorship

Ads expertise

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Snap Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for its Ads Platform team in Seattle, United States. The role involves building innovative ad formats and backend solutions to enhance advertiser value.

The successful candidate will work end-to-end on ad product innovation, advocating for best practices and providing technical direction to influence the company. Preferred qualifications include experience in technical leadership within the ads domain.