Solutions Engineer, Snap Ads, Level 4

Location: Los Angeles, Canada | New York, United States | Palo Alto, Canada | San Francisco, Canada | Seattle, India

Department: Other

Employment Type: Full time

About Snap Inc

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.

About the Role

Snap Inc is a camera company at heart, believing the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve how people live and communicate. We're seeking a Solutions Engineer, Snap Ads, Level 4, to empower partners with innovative AR-powered advertising solutions on Snapchat, reaching hundreds of millions of daily users. In this role, you'll develop and scale tools that integrate cutting-edge camera technology and AR lenses into dynamic ad campaigns, collaborating with Product, Engineering, and Sales teams to drive partner success while upholding our values of speed, precision, and privacy. You'll build end-to-end systems for Snap Ads integrations, troubleshoot complex issues at scale, and write high-quality code for APIs and SDKs that enhance ad reliability and creativity. By analyzing usage metrics, you'll uncover insights to boost adoption and innovate solutions tailored to partner needs, all while fostering Snapchat's creative culture of fun, real-time expression. Your work will directly contribute to AR innovations that make advertising immersive and engaging, aligning technical excellence with business impact. Join a global team committed to human progress through technology. We practice a 'Default Together' policy, expecting 4+ days in-office weekly to accelerate our culture and collaboration. Snap is an equal opportunity employer, proud of our diverse voices creating products that connect the world. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment blending ad tech with AR creativity, apply to shape the future of Snap Ads.

What You'll Do

• Develop, scale, and optimize Snap’s tools and solutions to solve complex partner needs in Snap Ads, ensuring alignment with business goals and AR innovation
• Collaborate with internal teams (Product, Engineering, Sales) to design and deliver technical solutions that drive partner success on Snapchat's camera-first platform
• Build and improve end-to-end systems and launch-plan strategies for Snap Ads integrations, meeting technical and business requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges during partner integrations with Snap Ads, working independently to solve issues at scale
• Write clean, high-quality code for APIs, SDKs, and partner-facing tools to enhance reliability, scalability, and AR-powered ad experiences
• Identify and surface actionable insights from metrics on product usage to improve Snap Ads adoption and deliver innovative solutions
• Integrate camera technology and AR features into ad solutions to empower creative, immersive advertising campaigns
• Work cross-functionally to align Snap Ads solutions with Snapchat's mission of enhancing real-time communication and fun
• Optimize performance for high-traffic AR ads reaching hundreds of millions of Snapchatters daily
• Document technical processes and communicate solutions to partners, fostering Snap's creative culture of innovation

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in a technical field such as Computer Science or equivalent years of experience
• 3+ years of experience as a software or solutions engineer
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, or Java
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, SDKs, and third-party integrations
• Experience in debugging and troubleshooting complex systems
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to break down technical challenges into actionable steps
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to document processes and explain technical solutions

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in JavaScript, Python, or Java
• RESTful APIs and SDK development
• Third-party integrations
• Debugging and troubleshooting complex systems
• Performance optimization techniques
• Analytical thinking for technical problem-solving
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Writing clean, scalable code
• Metrics analysis for product insights
• Ad tech and programmatic advertising knowledge
• Cloud platforms (SaaS, PaaS)
• Strong verbal and written communication
• AR and camera technology familiarity
• Business requirements definition
• Open-source technologies
• Modern software frameworks

Our Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Compensation packages with equity in the form of RSUs
• Competitive base salary based on pay zones (Zone A: $157,000-$235,000; Zone B: $149,000-$223,000; Zone C: $133,000-$200,000)
• "Default Together" policy with dynamic in-office collaboration 4+ days per week
• Opportunities to contribute to AR innovation and camera technology advancing human connection
• Inclusive culture celebrating diverse backgrounds in a creative, fast-paced environment

Compensation

$157,000-$235,000 annually

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

"Default Together" Policy: At Snap Inc, we practice a "default together" approach and expect team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.