Software Engineer

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 to join the Snap Lab team at Snap Inc!

What you’ll do:

• Take a leading role in designing, architecting, and implementing system software throughout the entire development lifecycle, from prototyping to production.

• Develop software components across all system layers, including kernel, synchronization primitives, resource allocation, memory management, security, I/O systems, persistence, and multimedia pipelines.

• Conduct and participate in design and code reviews with peers and stakeholders to ensure robust and reliable solutions.

• Diagnose, debug, and resolve system or product issues by analyzing root causes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with computer architecture (e.g., caches, buses, memory controllers, DMA).

• Experience developing system software for at least one multimedia pipeline. (Camera/Video/Audio/Graphics)

• Proficiency in software development processes, including source control, bug tracking, and design documentation.

• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to read schematics and interpret component datasheets.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.

• Proficiency in C or C++ programming.

• 7+ years of experience in embedded software development and ARM architecture.

• Experience in at least one of the following areas: BSP (Board Support Package), Operating Systems, Android/Linux Embedded OS, Graphics, Camera, Audio, or Display, with a focus on performance and energy efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience with hardware bring-up, MIPI/CSI drivers, ISP firmware/drivers, and I2C/I3C protocols.

• Comprehensive understanding of the camera processing pipeline, including ISP, sensors, and power management.

• Familiarity with at least one RTOS (Zephyr/FreeRTOS/QNX), IPC fundamentals, and the kernel/user-space driver model.

• Background in software development for Mobile, AR/VR/MR systems.

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 $209,000-$313,000 annually.

Zone B:

The base salary range for this position is $199,000-$297,000 annually.

Zone C:

The base salary range for this position is $178,000-$266,000 annually.

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