Software Engineer - Android , Reliability & Efficiency

Staff Software Engineer – Android Performance, Reliability & Efficiency

Snap Inc is a technology company that builds products such as Snapchat, Lens Studio, and Spectacles. We are looking for a Staff Android Engineer to guide performance, reliability, and efficiency of Snapchat.

• Own the Snapchat Android strategy for key PRE areas including crashes (including ANRs), UI performance, battery usage, and app size.
• Implement app-wide optimizations and defensive guardrails for key PRE metrics.
• Influence key decisions and tradeoffs on architecture and implementation of client-side features for native and cross-platform technologies.
• Build cutting‑edge telemetry and tracing to detect, group, and root cause PRE issues at scale.
• Help grow a team of exceptional software engineers and be a strong technical mentor.
• Work cross‑functionally with Data Scientists, PM, and TPM partners to identify and execute on high‑impact PRE efforts.
• Be a core member of Snapchat’s Android TLs to influence development across all of Snapchat.

• Knowledge of OS internals, compilers, and optimization for low‑power and mobile systems.
• Proven understanding of Java runtime and processes that run “under the hood”.
• Proficiency with multithreading and performance optimization techniques for Android.
• Strong CS fundamentals (algorithms and data structures) and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of software design patterns and Android best practices.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience.
• 9+ years post‑Bachelor’s software development experience; or a Master’s degree in a technical field plus 8+ years post‑grad experience; or a PhD in a relevant technical field plus 5+ years post‑grad experience.
• Experience with Android application development.

• Experience with Kotlin and Java.
• Experience debugging cross‑platform code.
• Experience with C/C++.
• Experience with distributed systems, especially those related to crash symbolification and telemetry.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please provide us some information. Snap is a proud equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, and other protected classifications. EEO, including disability/vets.

We offer paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages allowing you to share in Snap’s long‑term success.

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone that determines the salary range for the position. The 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):
Base salary range $229,000–$343,000 annually.

Zone B:
Base salary range $218,000–$326,000 annually.

Zone C:
Base salary range $195,000–$292,000 annually.

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

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology