Lead Software Engineer

• Translate impact-driven business requirements into technical specifications and tasks
• Own data integrity across Snapchat’s Redis stores so Los Angeles numbers never lie
• Stitch Kafka events into the Stakeholder Management pipeline feeding Snapchat’s technology reports
• Resurrect flaky GitLab CI tests until the Los Angeles, CA suite is trustworthy again
• Wrangle Django config across environments so Los Angeles staging mirrors production
• Identify bottlenecks and propose architectural improvements proactively

• Experience thriving in a deeply technical, deadline-driven setting like Snapchat
• Strong working knowledge of GitLab CI and Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Working familiarity with internship schedules and team norms at Snapchat

Based in Los Angeles, Snapchat has spent 8 years shaping how people work across the technology space. Feedback flows in every direction at Snapchat, from the newest hire to the people signing the $181,000 - $240,000 checks.

Joining us means $181,000 - $240,000, a clear promotion ladder, paid family leave, and mentors invested in your success.

Demand on the technology team has us moving fast to fill this seat.