Software Engineer, Android Security, Level 4
About The Position
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 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 an Android Engineer to join our Safety Engineering Team! Safety Engineering Mobile and Core (SEMC) is the team responsible for increasing trust in Snapchat by proactively protecting our mobile clients and building core security features. We focus on trust and safety, fighting spam and abuse, and designing key exchange solutions that keep our community secure. Our work directly reduces spam, bots, and harmful content on Snapchat’s mobile apps—helping make Snapchat a safer, more welcoming platform for everyone.
Requirements
- 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
- 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 Android application development
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with large-scale customer-facing mobile application
- Experience writing cross platform code in any of the following: JavaScript, TypeScript, C++, etc.
- Exposure or experience in building microservices
- Interest in Security
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- paid parental leave
- comprehensive medical coverage
- emotional and mental health support programs
- compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
