Solutions Engineer, Level 4

SNAP, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Snap Inc. is seeking a Solutions Engineer in the United States to develop and optimize tools for complex partner needs.

You will collaborate with product, engineering, and sales to design and deliver technical solutions that drive partner success, build end-to-end systems, and troubleshoot integrations at scale. The role emphasizes writing clean API/SDK code, analyzing product usage metrics, and delivering new partner solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent practical work experience.
• 2+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree + 1+ year; or PhD in a technical field.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, Python, or Java and RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, scale, and optimize Snap’s tools and solutions to meet complex partner needs.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Sales to design technical solutions for partner success.
• Build end-to-end systems and launch plans meeting technical and business requirements.
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and scale partner integrations independently.
• Write clean code for APIs, SDKs, and partner-facing tools to improve reliability.
• Surface actionable insights from metrics to improve adoption and surface new solutions.

Skills

JavaScript

Python

Java

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS or related field

Job description

Los Angeles, California

Seattle, Washington

San Francisco, California

Palo Alto, California

Austin, Texas

New York, New York

Full time

H226SE2

Snap Inc (https://www.snap.com/en-US/) 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 operates Snapchat (http://snapchat.com/?lang=en-US) , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc. (https://www.specs.com/) , a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji (http://bitmoji.com/) , Saturn, and other digital services.

Snap Engineering (https://eng.snap.com/) teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world, every day. We’re deeply committed to the well-being of everyone in our global community, which is why our values (https://eng.snap.com/values) are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront.

We're looking for a Solutions Engineer to join Snap!

What you’ll do:

• Develop, scale, and optimize Snap’s tools and solutions to solve more complex partner needs, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Product, Engineering, and Sales) to design and deliver technical solutions that drive partner success.
• Build and improve end-to-end systems and launch-plan strategies, ensuring technical and business requirements are met.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges during partner integrations, working independently to solve issues at scale.
• Write clean, high-quality code for APIs, SDKs, and partner-facing tools, enhancing reliability and scalability.
• Identify and surface actionable insights from metrics on product usage to improve adoption and deliver new solutions for partner needs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, or Java.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, SDKs, and third-party integrations.
• Familiarity with basic debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization techniques.
• Experience in debugging and troubleshooting more complex systems, providing reliable solutions to technical issues.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver scoped technical solutions.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to break down technical challenges into actionable steps.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to document processes and explain technical solutions.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience working in the ad tech industry or with advertising platforms, including familiarity with programmatic advertising, Marketing APIs, or ad measurement tools.
• Familiarity with large SaaS, PaaS, or cloud platforms, and experience building applications for third-party integrations.
• Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to define business requirements and influence product roadmaps.
• Knowledge of open-source technologies and modern software development frameworks.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap:

At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and 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, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).

Our Benefits (http://careers.snap.com/benefits) :

Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and 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) (https://careers.snap.com/us-payzones) :

The base salary range for this position is $157,000-$235,000 annually.

Zone B (https://careers.snap.com/us-payzones) :

The base salary range for this position is $149,000-$223,000 annually.

Zone C (https://careers.snap.com/us-payzones) :

The base salary range for this position is $133,000-$200,000 annually.

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

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