Solutions Engineer, 6+ years of experience

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.

The Revenue Product team drives innovation and performance across our advertising platform, empowering businesses to achieve success and measurable growth through advertising on Snap. Our team combines Ads Product Management, Product Marketing, Marketing Science and Measurement, and Solutions Engineering to build solutions that deliver impactful results for advertisers. We ensure Snap's ad products are effective, efficient, and customer-centric, enabling businesses to connect meaningfully with our global community.

Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world, every day. We’re deeply committed to the well-being of everyone in our global community, which is why our values are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront.

We're looking for a Senior Solutions Engineer to join Snap!

What you’ll do:

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of advanced solutions for Snap’s most strategic partners, solving unique and high-impact challenges.

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor, influencing the product roadmap and ensuring alignment with partner objectives.

• Apply deep expertise in Snap’s products and technologies to develop high-quality solutions that address complex technical needs at scale.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing best practices for systems design, API integrations, and client support.

• Proactively identify technical and operational challenges, offering solutions to improve scalability, performance, and partner outcomes.

• Analyze product usage and partner metrics to proactively identify areas for improvement, drive adoption, and recommend enhancements to Snap’s tools and solutions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute launch strategies for new tools and features.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, or Java.

• Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, SDKs, and third-party integrations, including influencing API design and architecture decisions.

• Expertise in debugging and troubleshooting complex, distributed systems, anticipating and resolving critical performance bottlenecks.

• Strong ability to lead collaboration across multiple teams, driving alignment on technical strategies and delivery goals.

• Analytical thinking to proactively address systemic challenges and propose impactful improvements.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences, including cross-functional teams and external partners.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in a technical field such as Computer Science or equivalent years of experience

• 6+ years of experience as a software or solutions engineer

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field

• Experience working in the ad tech industry or with advertising platforms, including familiarity with programmatic advertising, Marketing APIs, or ad measurement tools.

• Familiarity with large SaaS, PaaS, or cloud platforms, and experience building applications for third-party integrations.

• Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to define business requirements and influence product roadmaps.

• Knowledge of open-source technologies and modern software development frameworks.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. 

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.

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

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):

The base salary range for this position is $202,000-$303,000 annually.

Zone B:

The base salary range for this position is $192,000-$288,000 annually.

Zone C:

The base salary range for this position is $172,000-$257,000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.