Software Engineer, Full Stack, Level 4

Snap Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 157,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional health support programs

Equity in the form of RSUs

Job summary

Snap Inc. based in New York is seeking a talented software engineer to build state-of-the-art web applications. In this role, you will follow high-quality design practices while optimizing user interfaces and enhancing performance.

The ideal candidate will have considerable proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS and experience with frameworks like React or Angular. Snap offers generous benefits and a collaborative work culture, requiring team members to work on-site at least four days a week.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience or equivalent advanced degrees with relevant work experience.
• Experience with full-stack web development is required.
• Adaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Build mobile and desktop web software applications and/or systems.
• Follow high-quality design and implementation practices.
• Implement features and optimize performance of user-facing products.
• Log and analyze operational and engagement metrics.

Skills

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Java

Golang

NodeJs

Python

React

Angular

Vue

Domain-driven design

Object-oriented programming

Functional programming

Unit testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

WebGL

Canvas

WebAssembly

GraphQL

NoSQL solutions

Kubernetes

Memcache

Redis

Google services

AWS services

Job description

Snap Inc is a technology company that empowers people to express themselves and improve how they communicate.

What you’ll do:

• Build state-of-the-art mobile and desktop web software applications and/or systems
• Follow high-quality design and implementation practices
• Implement features and user interfaces to optimize performance of user-facing products
• Contribute to Snap’s engineering culture by working on shared libraries and systems
• Log and analyze operational and engagement metrics
• Utilize 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 code

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Highly proficient in JavaScript (and/or TypeScript), HTML, and CSS
• Highly proficient in Java, Golang, NodeJs, and/or Python
• Experience developing front‑end software using JavaScript UI frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue)
• Strong knowledge of object‑oriented and functional programming principles
• Understanding of domain‑driven design principles
• Solid knowledge of unit testing
• Experience in front‑end design and/or web application development
• Writing code for user interface components
• Experience optimizing JavaScript performance and browser layout rendering
• Proficiency, 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 practices

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience
• 2+ years of post‑Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 1+ year of post‑grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field
• Experience with full‑stack web development

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS degree in a technical field
• Experience with WebGL, Canvas, WebAssembly, service workers, or other advanced front‑end technology
• Experience with GraphQL
• Experience with large‑scale microservices and distributed systems
• Experience with NoSQL solutions, Memcache/Redis, Kubernetes, or Google/AWS services
• Ability to identify and resolve performance and scalability issues
• Passion for building a rich and innovative user experience

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

Default Together Policy

We expect team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Snap is a proud equal‑opportunity employer and is 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

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

Benefits

Our benefits 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.

Compensation

In 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 $157,000–$235,000 annually.

Zone B: The base salary range for this position is $149,000–$223,000 annually.

Zone C: The base salary range for this position is $133,000–$200,000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.