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. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.
Spectacles is home to our hardware products with a world-class research & development team. We are focused on pushing the boundaries of what a camera can be, specifically overlaying computing on the real world. Next Generation Spectacles are our first pair of glasses that bring augmented reality to life
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We're looking for a Software Engineer to join the Spectacles team!
What you’ll do:
Design and implementation of software in both prototype and shipping consumer products
Conduct design reviews and code review with peers and stakeholders to create reliable solutions
Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues
Design and develop SW for Spectacle’s OS and Application Framework for AR devices
Collaborate with Design, Product, and Engineering teams distributed across multiple offices
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to craft scalable solutions in a resource constraint environment with due considerations for memory, power, thermal tradeoffs
Excellent analytical, programming and debugging skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
Hands on experience developing camera software st
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or electrical engineering or equivalent years of experience
Proficiency programming in C++ and/or Kotlin/Java
Experience in one or more of the following areas: Operating Systems, Android/Linux Embedded OS and Framework with a view towards writing performant and energy efficient solutions
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in a relevant field such as computer science or electrical engineering
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.
"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
Compensation
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s 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):
The base salary range for this position is $118,000-$176,000 annually.
Zone B:
The base salary range for this position is $112,000-$167,000 annually.Zone C:
The base salary range for this position is $100,000-$150,000 annually. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.Top Skills
Snap Inc. Palo Alto, California, USA Office
Palo Alto, CA, United States
Snap Inc. San Francisco, California, USA Office
Snap SF is nestled in SoMa, steps from the Moscone Center and a quick walk from Powell Street BART station.
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