Full Time

Principal Software Engineer, Ads Platform

Snap Inc.
Palo Alto, CA
$220,000 - $330,000* / year (about $106–$159 an hour)

Job Description

About this kind of role

What a Principal Software Engineer, Ads Platform usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Designs, develops, and maintains core components of an advertising platform. This includes building scalable and reliable systems for ad serving, targeting, and reporting. Responsibilities often involve leading technical projects, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with product managers and other stakeholders. Focus is on ensuring the platform’s performance, stability, and ability to handle increasing volumes of data and traffic.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, or C++, experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure), database technologies (SQL, NoSQL), and software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps) is generally expected.

Good fit for: Experienced engineers with a strong understanding of distributed systems and a passion for building high-performance, large-scale applications thrive in this role.

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