Position Overview & Specifications

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.
Snapchat is the camera used by millions of people every day to Snap with family, watch Stories from friends, see events from around the world, and explore expertly curated content from top publishers. In short, we are a passionate team working hard to build the best platform in the world for communication and storytelling. We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join Team Snapchat! Working from our brand new London, UK office, you will help our users find the content they love. Whether it’s Stories from their friends, Snaps about local and national events, or articles from our media partners, you will help ensure it’s engaging, relevant, and up-to-date. Our Content Foundations team aims to increase engineering velocity through building foundational systems, so that our partner teams can leverage core capabilities. We own a React-based content management system on the web, several backend services and work on challenges spanning content management and display, improving engagement with users, data analysis and recommendations. What you’ll do:
  • Lead engineers on the design and delivery of large and complex solutions,
  • Design new and optimize existing systems and participate in design reviews,
  • Implement robust, lasting, and scalable products,
  • Perform code reviews and ensure exceptional code quality,
  • Contribute to Snap’s engineering culture by working on shared libraries and systems.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Knowledge of JavaScript/Typescript/HTML/CSS and Java/Golang/Scala,
  • Knowledge of object-oriented and functional programming principles,
  • Understanding of domain driven design principles,
  • Solid knowledge of delivering high quality software through different testing strategies.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • BS/BA in a technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of experience,
  • Experience improving performance and leading the architecture as a senior full stack software engineer.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • MS degree in computer science or related field,
  • Experience with mobile apps and/or distributed service architectures,
  • Experience in delivering tough technical challenges,
  • Experience leading teams and collaborating across teams
  • Passion for Snap Inc. products!
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at accommodations-ext@snap.com. Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!