Software Engineer (Backend)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Backend): Designing, implementing, and operating critical, scalable services for the hirify.global ecosystem with an accent on user identity, friend graph, and core persistence layers. Focus on building high-availability systems, applying best practices in scalability and cost management, and leveraging AI tools to streamline development workflows.

Location: Must be based in the US (Bellevue, Los Angeles, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, or Seattle) and work in-office 4+ days per week.

Company

Snap Inc. is a technology company focused on enhancing human communication and expression through its visual messaging app, hirify.global, and innovative hardware products.

What you will do

• Design and maintain critical, scalable backend services including identity and persistence layers.
• Collaborate across teams to translate product requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Ensure high-quality code through rigorous testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Advocate for operational excellence, availability, and cost-effective system design.
• Utilize AI-driven engineering workflows to accelerate development while maintaining security and architectural integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience (or equivalent Master's/PhD experience).
• Proven track record of operating highly-available distributed systems at scale.
• Proficiency in Java, C++, or Python.
• Experience with NoSQL, Redis, Kubernetes, or cloud infrastructure (Google/AWS).
• Must be able to work in-office 4+ days per week in designated US locations.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage and emotional/mental health support programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Compensation packages designed to share in long-term company success.
• Dynamic, collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and privacy.