Staff Solutions Engineer, Level 6

Snap Inc.

Actively hiring Posted today Verified listing
Santa Monica, CA · Bellevue, WA · Los Angeles, CA · New York, NY · Palo Alto, CA · San Francisco, CA · Seattle, WA Posted today $229,000–$343,000 / year
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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $190k
This role $286k
$119k most similar roles pay here $367k

This role pays more than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $286k versus about $190k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 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 55 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $209,000–$313,000 across 39 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR

As a Staff Solutions Engineer at Snap!, you will join a dynamic team focused on building and enhancing products that cater to both internal and external developers. Your primary responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams to design end-to-end systems, developing APIs/SDKs, and creating launch strategies. You will leverage your expertise in JavaScript (or TypeScript), HTML, CSS, Java, Golang, Node.js, and Python to build scalable solutions while also mentoring junior team members. Additionally, you will work closely with cross-functional partners to define business requirements and product roadmaps, ensuring that Snap’s platform products meet the needs of its diverse user base. This role demands a deep understanding of open-source technologies and the ability to write reliable code that drives adoption and innovation at scale.

Skills

JavaScript TypeScript HTML CSS Java Golang NodeJs Python React Angular Vue APIs SDKs SaaS PaaS Cloud Platforms CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Design and build end-to-end systems and launch-plan strategies.
  • Apply deep product, technology, and business knowledge to solve complex problems.
  • Write reliable, scalable, and efficient code for new products or improvements.
  • Identify insights using metrics on product usage to increase adoption and address needs.
  • Mentor junior team members and provide guidance in technical areas.

What we're looking for

  • At least 9 years of software development or solutions engineering experience after Bachelor’s degree.
  • BS in a technical field like computer science or equivalent practical experience.
  • Ability to design and build end-to-end systems and launch strategies.
  • Proficient in coding, building applications, APIs/SDKs for internal and external use.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to mentor junior team members.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams to define business requirements and roadmaps.

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