Design and implement highly automated systems for ad format serving, optimization, and A/B testing to maximize user engagement and advertiser ROI.
Lead the vision and strategy for our next-generation ad formats infrastructure, focusing on scalability, performance, and advertiser value.
Innovate and conceptualize new ad format ideas, leveraging market trends, user behavior, and advertiser needs.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, data science, and other engineering teams, to deliver cohesive and impactful solutions.
Advocate for and apply best practices when it comes to availability, scalability, operational excellence, and cost management.
Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning within the team.

Requirements

10+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience; or a Master’s degree in a technical field + 9+ years of post-grad software development experience; or a PhD in a related technical field + 6+ years of post-grad software development experience
2+ years of experience with technical leadership or acting as the domain-expert to a technical organization
Experience in technical leadership/ownership and setting technical direction for engineering projects
Experience architecting, designing, and developing distributed systems

Benefits

paid parental leave
comprehensive medical coverage
emotional and mental health support programs
compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

software developmentdistributed systemsA/B testingad format servingsystem optimizationscalabilityperformance engineeringtechnical leadershiparchitecture design

Soft Skills

collaborationmentoringstrategic visioninnovationcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreePhD