Principal Cloud Infrastructure Engineer – Scalable Systems

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

Job summary

Snap Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to own scalable, multi-cloud infrastructure that supports Snapchat and related services. You will steer service mesh, compute, network, and deployment infrastructure while aligning across teams to deliver robust, cost-aware solutions at scale.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and technical leadership, with a track record of delivering highly available systems and mentoring peers.

Qualifications

• Hands-on knowledge of cloud infrastructure and distributed systems.
• Excellent programming and software design, debugging, performance analysis.
• Proven track record of operating highly available systems at scale.
• Able to solve ambiguous problems with clear reasoning.
• Strong collaboration and mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Own highly scalable, distributed, and multi-cloud infrastructure that powers Snap's services.
• Build and operate Snap's Service Mesh, Compute, Network, and Deployments Infrastructure.
• Collaborate across teams to understand product requirements, evaluate trade-offs, and deliver the solutions needed to build innovative products or services.
• Advocate for and apply best practices for availability, scalability, and cost management.
• Provide technical direction that influences the entire company.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

Distributed systems

Debugging/performance analysis

Test design

Operating at scale

Mentorship

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's in technical field

Master's degree in technical field

PhD in related field

Job description

Snap Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to own scalable, multi-cloud infrastructure that supports Snapchat and related services. You will steer service mesh, compute, network, and deployment infrastructure while aligning across teams to deliver robust, cost-aware solutions at scale.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and technical leadership, with a track record of delivering highly available systems and mentoring peers.