Staff Software Engineer, Backend, Ad Marketplace

Snapchat; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 229,000 - 343,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join its dynamic Ad Marketplace team. This role involves developing cutting-edge systems for real-time bidding and optimizing auction mechanisms to enhance advertiser ROI. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to create scalable solutions that adapt to market conditions. If you are passionate about leveraging technology to improve user experiences and drive revenue growth, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and innovation in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Emotional and Mental Health Support Programs

Equity in the form of RSUs

Qualifications

• 9+ years of software development experience focused on large-scale systems.
• Experience with ad lifecycle components including bidding and auction.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance systems for real-time bidding and ad serving.
• Optimize algorithms to improve advertiser ROI and drive revenue growth.

Skills

Backend Services

Distributed Systems

Real-Time Bidding

Auction Mechanisms

Budget Pacing

Pricing Optimization

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science

Tools

Java

Python

Job description

Snap Inc 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’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

Snap Inc. 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’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and it's AR glasses, Spectacles.

Snap Engineering 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 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 Software Engineer to join the Ad Marketplace team at Snap Inc! The Ad Marketplace team is responsible for developing and optimizing bidding, pacing and auction mechanisms for Snap’s advertising ecosystem. As a key member of this team, you will work on cutting-edge technologies to drive revenue growth and enhance user experiences.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and maintain high-performance systems for real-time bidding, ad serving and auction systems

• Optimize bidding and pacing algorithms to improve advertiser ROI

• Design scalable and optimal auction mechanisms to adapt to dynamic market conditions and drive revenue growth

• Build new ad products and strategies to simplify ad buying experience and maximize advertiser values

• Closely work with Product Managers, Data scientists and XFN stakeholders to develop marketplace strategies balancing long and short term business objectives

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency with backend services or distributed systems

• Strong understanding of at least one of the following domains: auction, real-time bidding, budget pacing, delivery forecasts, pricing, and supply optimization

• Ability to tackle large and complex technical challenges, come up with innovative solutions and land them with XFN partners

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or equivalent years of experience

• 9+ years of software development experience, with a focus on building large-scale, distributed systems

• Experience with Java and/or Python

• Experience in at least one of the ads lifecycle components including targeting, retrieval, ranking, bidding, auction, delivery and measurement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in one of the following areas: machine learning, backend, large-scale systems, data pipeline

• Good product sense and prior experience designing and launching product features

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

"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.

Our 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):

The base salary range for this position is $229,000-$343,000 annually.

Zone B:

The base salary range for this position is $218,000-$326,000 annually.

Zone C:

The base salary range for this position is $195,000-$292,000 annually.

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