This role pays more than
98%
of similar roles. Most pay
$144,350–$220,850
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$286k
versus about
$183k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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.
Staff Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure joins the team responsible for building, managing, and scaling the critical Service Infrastructure powering Snap's backend. This role involves leading technical direction for infrastructure platforms, including service mesh, compute, observability, and related capabilities to support high-scale products like Stories and Messaging. The engineer will design and operate foundational systems focused on reliability, scalability, and performance while improving developer experience through durable abstractions. Key responsibilities include driving multi-year roadmaps, mentoring other engineers, and integrating AI technologies into infrastructure workflows. Candidates should possess expertise in distributed systems, system design, and backend services. Preferred technical skills include proficiency in Go, Java, Python, or C++, along with experience in Kubernetes, containerized systems, and cloud infrastructure. The role addresses the challenge of evolving core infrastructure to meet the demands of an AI-first world at internet scale.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?
Median $202800 from 326 postings across 28 companies.