Software Engineer, Full Stack, Spectacles Cloud, Level 5

Snap•Bellevue, NE

19h•$178,000 - $313,000•Onsite

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 . Snapchat is a camera and messaging app that connects people to their friends and the world. Every day around the globe, millions of people use Snapchat to communicate with friends, build relationships, play, and learn. No matter where you are or how you express yourself, it’s always the fastest way to share a moment! We’re looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to join the Specs team at Snap Inc!

Requirements

Deep knowledge of software development in web frontend and scalable backend systems, including distributed services and microservices architecture.
Proven ability to debug, troubleshoot, and operate mission-critical cloud-based systems in a production environment.
Experience in delivering top quality, performant and scalable code with extensive unit / functional testing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
Ability to independently lead and execute on medium to large sized features that ta ke multiple weeks and multiple iterations of PRs to complete
Ability to drive cross team collaboration and align with adjacent teams and work to achieve shared goals
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience
6+ years of experience with consumer-facing backend software development
3+ years of experience in using TypeScript and Node.js to develop web frontend and backend
Experience with relational, NoSQL, or vector databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Pinecone) in a production environment.
2+ years of experience in mentoring junior team members

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with building and deploying low-latency, real-time backend services to support AR/VR devices, specifically on major cloud providers (e.g., AWS, GCP).
Experience with SQL, NoSQL and vector databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Pinecone)
Experience with modern web front-end technologies (e.g., Next.js, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui)
Deep understanding of database optimization, indexing, and high-availability patterns for data at scale.
In-depth experience with Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms like Supabase or Firebase for rapid prototyping and production-scale deployment.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and operate features across Spectacles device, mobile app and cloud to enrich Spectacles product experiences and fulfill our vision of spatial computing
Work with Product, Design and partners across teams to understand product requirements, evaluate trade-offs, and deliver the solutions needed to build innovative products
Evaluate, appropriately test, and debug your work, striving for high quality
Plan for roadmap, direct work for others, and lead by example by crafting high quality deliverables

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!

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