Software Engineer, Android, 3+ Years Experience – Los Angeles

Snapchat is a camera and messaging app that connects people to their friends and the world.

Every day around the globe, millions of people use Snapchat to communicate with friends, build relationships, play, and learn.

No matter where you are or how you express yourself, it’s always the fastest way to share a moment!

At Snap Lab we are developing Augmented Reality Glasses, putting virtual objects in the real world.

Supporting the continuous growth and evolution of Spectacles platform, our team is working hard on creating Spectacles AR SDK as part of our mission to bring immersive experiences on AR Eyewear to more people, places, and moments, every day and ensure Snap’s role in a mixed reality future.

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join the Snap Lab team and be part of AR future today! 

What you’ll do:

  • Design, implement, improve, and support reusable components, frameworks and SDKs that enable immersive experiences on Snap Spectacles AR Glasses

  • Work alongside other engineers on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices via code and design reviews

  • Partner with design, interactive engineering, and product teams to shape and launch products

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong understanding of code optimization, memory management, concurrency and multi-threading, and experience in software performance analysis 

  • Experience in one or more object oriented languages like Kotlin, Java, C# or C++

  • Experience in delivering top quality, scalable code with extensive unit / functional testing

  • Motivated engineer who can learn quickly on an evolving set of technologies.

  • Good verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or greater) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar program with a focus on Software Engineering or equivalent practical experience

  • 3+ years of software development experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Android or Linux and good understanding of OS concepts such as IPC, security model, process management and OS-level graphics.

  • 1+ years of Mobile or Embedded development experience

  • Practice designing SDKs, APIs and Platforms

  • 4+ years of experience building and shipping high performance code

Snap’s culture is rooted in three core values: kind, smart and creative.

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.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at .

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 maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

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