Software Engineer, Backend, Level 4

Snap Inc.

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bellevue, WA
Salary: $157,000–$235,000 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 55 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer, Backend, Level 4

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As a Level 4 Backend Engineer at Snap Inc., you will join a dynamic team focused on developing and maintaining robust backend systems. Your primary responsibilities include enhancing security features, optimizing networking infrastructure, and implementing advanced data storage solutions. You will also work on integrating machine learning and natural language processing tools to improve user experiences across the platform. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience with distributed systems and be proficient in technologies such as Python, Java, or C++. The role involves working at scale within a fast-paced environment where you’ll tackle complex business challenges related to data privacy and performance optimization.

Skills

Python Docker Kubernetes AWS CI/CD PostgreSQL Redis MongoDB GraphQL REST gRPC Cassandra Distributed Systems Microservices Terraform Jenkins Git Linux Nginx

What you'll do

Design and implement secure backend systems.
Optimize networking protocols for efficient data transfer.
Develop scalable distributed storage solutions.
Integrate machine learning models into production environments.
Enhance natural language processing tools for improved functionality.

What we're looking for

Experience working with distributed systems.
Proficiency in security, networking, and data storage technologies.
Expertise in machine learning and natural language processing tools.
Strong software development skills for backend applications.
Knowledge of relevant programming languages and frameworks.
Ability to design scalable and efficient system architectures.

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