Software Engineer C++, Level 4

Software Engineer C++, Level 4 at Snap Inc.

New York, NY!

Snap Inc is a technology company that believes 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, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services, and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

The Spectacles team is pushing the boundaries of technology to bring people closer together in the real world. Our fifth‑generation Spectacles, powered by Snap OS, showcase how standalone, see‑through AR glasses make playing, learning, and working better together.

• Work on client‑side solutions that tie together application design and developer tools.
• Create developer‑facing APIs and tools that enable teams to build envelope‑pushing experiences on Spectacles.
• Implement and maintain software running on AR glasses in a compute‑constrained embedded environment.
• Write software for SnapOS, the operating system for Spectacles, collaborating with cross‑functional engineering and research teams in software engineering, computer vision, machine learning and graphics.
• Collaborate closely with Snap hardware and software teams around the world, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in AR.

• Strong knowledge of C++ and API design.
• Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders at all levels of a company.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience.
• 2+ years of post‑Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 1+ year of post‑grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field.
• Proficiency in programming C and C++ on Linux‑based platforms.

• Experience writing developer‑facing APIs.
• Experience building IDEs and developer tooling.
• Experience working with high‑performance embedded systems.

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

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 diverse team enables us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, 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 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.

In the United States, start salary ranges by zone apply:
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): $157,000–$235,000 annually;
Zone B: $149,000–$223,000 annually;
Zone C: $133,000–$200,000 annually. This position is also eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.