Software Engineer, Android, Level V

Snap Inc.

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bellevue, WALos Angeles, CANew York, NYPalo Alto, CASan Francisco, CASeattle, WA
Salary
$209,000–$313,000 / yr
Posted
51 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $170k
This role $261k
$83k most similar roles pay here $338k

This role pays more than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $137,500–$202,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $261k versus about $170k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Snap Inc.

Snap Inc. is a technology and camera company, best known for Snapchat, offering visual communication, augmented reality, and advertising products.

Snap Inc. currently has 76 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $209,000–$313,000 across 58 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer, Android, Level V

Software Engineer, Android, Level 5 joins the Engineering team to push the limits of mobile devices by creating smooth, stable, and fun products. This role involves developing features from initial design through implementation and launch while evaluating technical tradeoffs regarding UI and infrastructure practices. The engineer will perform code reviews to ensure quality and utilize high-velocity workflows to build scalable services that meet rigorous standards for security and correctness. Key technologies include Kotlin, Java, RxJava, and Dagger. Additionally, the role requires a strong aptitude for leveraging AI tools to streamline development while maintaining critical judgment over architectural integrity and performance. The work focuses on building sophisticated mobile experiences within the Snapchat ecosystem, specifically addressing the technical challenges of delivering high-quality features in a production environment using modern engineering practices and evolving AI systems.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?

Median $202800 from 326 postings across 28 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop Android features from initial design through implementation and final launch.
  • Build smooth, stable, and high-quality mobile products for a global user base.
  • Evaluate technical tradeoffs regarding UI and infrastructure decisions during the development process.
  • Perform code reviews to ensure high standards of quality and correctness.
  • Utilize AI tools and high-velocity workflows to design and ship scalable services.
  • Audit AI-generated output for architectural integrity, performance bottlenecks, and security risks.
  • Maintain production-ready code that adheres to strict safety and security standards.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience.
  • 6+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience.
  • Master's degree in a technical field plus 5+ years of post-grad software development experience.
  • PhD in a relevant technical field plus 2 years of post-grad software development experience, or a PhD in a relevant technical field.
  • Experience with Android application development.
  • Proficiency in Kotlin and Android development.
  • Ability to use tools like RxJava and Dagger to build stable products.
  • Skill in leveraging AI tools for development while auditing output for architectural integrity and security.

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