Solutions Engineer, Snap Ads

Solutions Engineer, Snap Ads at Snap Inc.

Snap Inc. is a technology company driven by the belief that the camera offers immense potential to enhance human interaction and communication. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering individuals to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and foster connection. The company's core products include Snapchat, a visual messaging app; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform; and Spectacles, its AR glasses.

Snap Engineering teams are dedicated to building engaging and technologically advanced products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters daily. Committed to the well-being of its global community, Snap integrates its values into every action, prioritizing speed, precision, and privacy in execution.

We are actively seeking a Solutions Engineer to join the team at Snap Inc.!

What you’ll do:

• Develop, scale, and optimize Snap’s tools and solutions to meet complex partner needs, ensuring alignment with overarching business goals.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Product, Engineering, and Sales, to design and deliver robust technical solutions that drive significant partner success.
• Build and enhance end-to-end systems and comprehensive launch-plan strategies, guaranteeing that both technical and business requirements are thoroughly met.
• Troubleshoot and effectively resolve technical challenges encountered during partner integrations, demonstrating the ability to independently solve issues at scale.
• Write clean, high-quality code for APIs, SDKs, and various partner-facing tools, thereby significantly enhancing system reliability and scalability.
• Identify and surface actionable insights derived from product usage metrics to continuously improve adoption and deliver innovative new solutions tailored to evolving partner needs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in one or more popular programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, or Java.
• A solid understanding of RESTful APIs, SDKs, and the intricacies of third-party integrations.
• Familiarity with fundamental debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in debugging and troubleshooting more complex systems, consistently providing reliable solutions to intricate technical issues.
• Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver precisely scoped technical solutions.
• Strong analytical thinking capabilities, with the knack for breaking down complex technical challenges into clear, actionable steps.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for documenting processes thoroughly and explaining complex technical solutions lucidly.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in a technical field such as Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience as a software engineer or solutions engineer.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in computer science, engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Direct experience working within the ad tech industry or with various advertising platforms, including familiarity with programmatic advertising, Marketing APIs, or ad measurement tools.
• Familiarity with large-scale SaaS, PaaS, or cloud platforms, coupled with experience in building applications for third-party integrations.
• Proven experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to define precise business requirements and influence product roadmaps strategically.
• Knowledge of open-source technologies and modern software development frameworks.

Snap Inc. practices a “Default Together” approach, expecting team members to work in an office 4+ days per week to foster culture and collaboration. Snap is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, offering comprehensive benefits including parental leave, medical coverage, and mental health support. Compensation includes competitive base salary ranges based on pay zones (e.g., Zone A: $157,000-$235,000 annually) and eligibility for equity in the form of RSUs.

Key skills/competency

• Solutions Engineering
• API Development
• SDKs
• Partner Integrations
• Troubleshooting
• JavaScript
• Python
• Java
• Ad Tech
• Cross-functional Collaboration