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# Software Engineer, Backend, 7+ Years of Experience

- **Company:** Snap Inc.
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $202,000.0 - $303,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Memcached, Natural Language Processing, NoSQL, Redis, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Microservices
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25304_ced9b0979de1e06809c03bc9c4b06d9e

## About the Role

* Experience with backend services or distributed systems
 * Proven track record of operating highly-available systems at significant scale
 * You can independently execute on medium sized features, taking a few weeks and multiple PRs to complete
 * You understand the operational aspects of your system and may participate in incident or hotfix investigation and resolution
 * Ability to collaborate and work well with others
 * 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
 * Machine learning and natural language processing tools, * BS/BA degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or equivalent years of experience
 * 7+ years of software development experience, * Experience with Java, C++, and/or Python
 * Experience with NoSQL solutions, Memcache/Redis, Kubernetes, or Google/AWS services

## Description

* 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
 * You 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