Staff Software Engineer, Android, Level 6

Snap Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 229,000 - 343,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support programs

Job summary

Snap Inc. is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Monetization, Ad Format Team in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves driving ad inventory work on Android, employing strong networking and performance skills. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, at least 9 years in software development, and familiarity with Android applications. Snap offers competitive compensation ranging from $229,000 to $343,000 annually, along with other substantial benefits and equity opportunities.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of software development experience.
• 1+ years of experience with leadership in technical areas.
• Experience with Android application development.

Responsibilities

• Drive the ad inventory and platform work on Android.
• Build user experiences pushing mobile device limits.
• Evaluate technical tradeoffs while working with design.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

RxJava

Dagger

AI tools knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field

Master's degree in a technical field

PhD in a relevant technical field

Job description

Staff Software Engineer – Monetization, Ad Format Team

Snap’s Monetization, Ad Format Team owns Snapchat's client‑side ads stack on iOS and Android — ad format rendering and delivery, plus the ad platform and inventory layers underneath. This Staff role will drive the ad inventory and platform work on Android, with a strong emphasis on networking and client performance.

What you’ll do

• Push the limits of mobile devices and build great user experiences.
• Build smooth, stable, and fun products.
• Develop features from design through implementation and launch.
• Evaluate technical tradeoffs of every decision and work with design on the best UI and infrastructure practices.
• Perform code reviews that guarantee code quality.
• 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

• Ability to use Kotlin, Java, RxJava, Dagger, and other great tools to build smooth, stable, and fun products.
• Able to prioritize duties and work well on your own.
• Proficiency in, or 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.
• 9+ years of post‑Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 8+ years of post‑grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field + 5 years of post‑grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field.
• 1+ years of experience with technical leadership or acting as the domain‑expert to a technical organization.
• Experience with Android application development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with large‑scale customer‑facing mobile application.
• Experience leading teams to deliver sophisticated initiatives.

Accommodations

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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).

Benefits

Snap offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid parental leave, medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long‑term success.

Compensation

The starting pay will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The base salary ranges are:

• Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): $229,000–$343,000 annually.
• Zone B: $218,000–$326,000 annually.
• Zone C: $195,000–$292,000 annually.

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

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