Software Engineer, Backend – Level 3

SNAP/SNAP

Backend Engineer at Snap Inc. designing and implementing critical scalable services.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeBellevue • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $118,000 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing scalable services, with a strong focus on high-quality software development and operational excellence. Proficient in cloud computing, microservices architecture, and data storage solutions.

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Java ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingNoSQL SolutionsKubernetes

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureDistributed SystemsCloud ComputingInfrastructure Design

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingAdvocacy for Best Practices

Tools & Technologies

MemcacheRedisGoogle Cloud ServicesAWS Services

Certifications & Qualifications

BS/BA Degree in Technical FieldMaster's Degree in Technical Field

Industry Keywords

Operational ExcellenceScalabilityAvailabilityCost Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsJavaKubernetesMicroservicesNoSQLPythonRedis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and operate our most critical and scalable services - ranging from user identity services, friend graph, and our core persistence layer
Work across teams to understand product requirements, evaluate trade-offs, and deliver the solutions needed to build innovative products
Evaluate, appropriately test, and debug your work, striving for high quality
Advocate for and apply best practices when it comes to availability, scalability, operational excellence, and cost management

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or equivalent years of experience
1+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field
Experience with Java, C++, and/or Python
Experience with NoSQL solutions, Memcache/Redis, Kubernetes, or Google/AWS services
Experience in at least one of the following areas: Large-scale microservices and distributed systems, Cloud computing and storage systems, Infrastructure and large-scale system design, Security Networking and data storage

Benefits

Comp & perks

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