Staff Software Engineer, Snap
$189-333k
Plus equity in the form of RSUs. Salary dependent on location
Social media & camera company
Posted today
Social media & camera company
1001+ employees
Posted today
$189-333k
Plus equity in the form of RSUs. Salary dependent on location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
Role
Who you are
- In-depth knowledge of database management systems and experience with SQL and NoSQL databases such as Trino and BQ
- Strong understanding of metadata management principles and hands-on experience with tools like DataHub
- Proficiency in workflow orchestration tools, particularly Apache Airflow, with a solid grasp of their architectures and use cases
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Scala
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and lead projects from conception to completion
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in database engineering, metadata management, or workflow orchestration, infrastructure components such as K8s, GCP stack
- Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale database solutions and data pipelines
Desirable
- Active Contributions to open-source projects such as Trino, DataHub or Airflow
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with cloud-based database services such as BigQuery (BQ) or Trino
- Familiarity with additional workflow orchestration tools and frameworks beyond Airflow
- Previous experience in a leadership or mentoring role within an engineering team
What the job involves
- As a Snap Engineering team member, you’ll help us build the future of communication
- We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join Snap!
- Lead the design, development, and optimization of database solutions such as Trino and BQ, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability
- Architect and implement metadata management solutions using tools like DataHub to enhance data discoverability and governance
- Drive the integration and deployment of workflow orchestration platforms such as Apache Airflow, facilitating efficient data pipelines and analytical workflows
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs and provide tailored solutions that align with business objectives
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex database and workflow issues, ensuring minimal disruption to data operations
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in database technologies, metadata management, and workflow orchestration, and propose innovative solutions to enhance our tech stack
Our take
Snap is the social media giant that owns Snapchat, a social media mobile app released in 2011. Created to serve as a more emotive communication form than texting, the app has gained mass popularity, reaching upwards of 400 million daily users worldwide.
After rejecting a billion dollar acquisition from Meta (then Facebook) in 2013, Snap has found itself in competition with the social media giant, particularly with Instagram. Despite this, the company has marked a place for itself in the ever competitive social media space through developing features like a Discover tab, augmented reality lenses, in-app games, ads and monetisation options, as well as launching its paid service, Snapchat+.
Snap has so far not earned an annual profit since going public in 2017, but as Snapchat's user base has continually increased it has nearly closed the gap. Like other tech companies it suffered in late 2022 due to a surprise drop in advertising revenue, but has been rebuilding to its former trajectory since then. Given Snapchat's lasting popularity amongst young people, further success appears likely.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
May 2016
$1.8bn
SERIES F
Mar 2015
$200m
SERIES E
Total funding: $2.6bn
Company benefits
- Paid maternity, paternity and family caregiver leave
- Adoption, surrogacy, infertility and fertility preservation benefits
- Backup child care coverage, caregiver assistance and digital maternity care support
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D insurance
- Comprehensive medical coverage, including PPO, HSA and HMO options
- Dental coverage, including orthodontia benefits
- Vision coverage, including LASIK benefits
- Gym perks and discounts
- Team fitness classes, hikes and races
- Sports leagues
- Cooking and nutritional workshops
- Generous time off and leave programmes
- Meditation and yoga classes
- Emotional and mental health support programmes and apps
- Social gatherings, team outings and volunteering programmes
- Speaker series, classes and subscriptions to educational programmes
- Snap Inc. provides a 401(k) plan that allows you to save on a pre-tax, Roth and after-tax basis for your retirement (yes, we even have the Mega Backdoor option!)
- Rocket Lawyer memberships
- Financial education programmes
- Compensation packages that let you share in Snap's long-term success!
- Have a teammate going through a tough time? Lend them a hand through our internal Snap-a-wish programme! We'll work hard to make sure they get the support they need.
Company values
- We Are Kind - We solve problems through action, make high-quality decisions and think with a strategic mindset
- We Are Smart - We solve problems through action, make high-quality decisions and think with a strategic mindset
- We Are Creative - We gracefully manage ambiguity, cultivate innovation and demonstrate an insatiable desire to learn
Company HQ
Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA
Articles
Leadership
Evan Spiegel
(CEO)Graduated from Standford with a BS in Product Design.
Bobby Murphy
(CTO)Studied Mathematical and Computational Science at Stanford.
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