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Software Engineer, Embedded

Posted 5 Days Ago
Hybrid
2 Locations
133K-235K Annually
Mid level
Hybrid
2 Locations
133K-235K Annually
Mid level
Design, develop, and optimize software solutions for AR devices in Snap Lab. Collaborate on code reviews and troubleshoot issues.
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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.

Snap Lab 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. 

We’re looking for a Software Engineer, Embedded to join the Snap Lab team at Snap Inc!

What you’ll do:

  • You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions for Spectacles family of AR devices

  • Design, develop and optimize software solutions utilizing OpenXR and WebXR technologies in both prototype and shipping consumer products

  • Ability to optimize large frameworks on a Performance, Memory and a Power/Thermal constraint device is a plus

  • Participate in design reviews, 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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Familiarity with browser engine development and optimizations (eg: Webkit, Chromium)

  • Good understanding of Operating System concept (Linux/Android), data structures and familiarity with computer system architecture and Performance tradeoffs

  • Software Development process skills including: source control, bug tracking, and design documentation

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong analytical and software debugging skills

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent

  • 3+ years of experience with embedded software development

  • Proficiency programming in C or C++

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.

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 $157,000-$235,000 annually.


 

Zone B:

The base salary range for this position is $149,000-$223,000 annually.

Zone C:

The base salary range for this position is $133,000-$200,000 annually.

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

Top Skills

Android
C
C++
Chromium
Linux
Openxr
Webkit
Webxr
HQ

Snap Inc. Santa Monica, California, USA Office

Snap LA is located in the Santa Monica Business Park. We're across the street from a ton of great restaurants, coffee shops, Clover Park, and more!

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