Embedded Software Engineer, AI, Level 5

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 () .

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.

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!

• The primary goal is to ensure seamless performance of AI features within the resource constraints of embedded hardware.
• Developing embedded software in languages like C and C++ and integrating AI capabilities directly into the Operating System.
• Optimizing AI/ML models for on-device execution using specialized co-processors like NPUs.
• Managing system performance related to power, thermal management, and battery life when running intensive AI tasks.
• Collaborating with hardware teams and application developers to define APIs and ensure vertical integration of the software stack.
• Debugging and resolving system issues, ensuring code and system health through rigorous testing.
• Participate in design reviews, code review with peers and stakeholders to create reliable solutions

• Programming
  
  Languages:
  
  Expertise in low-level systems programming languages, C and C++.
• AI/ML
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience with on-device machine learning, data structures, and algorithms.
• Any ability to optimize and deploy ML models for resource‑constrained edge devices using techniques like - quantization/pruning and frameworks (e.g., Tensor Flow Lite, ONNX Runtime, Core ML) is a plus
• Problem‑Solving:
  Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and large‑scale system data analysis skills.

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or electrical engineering or equivalent years of experience
• 6+ years of experience with embedded software development and ARM architecture
• 8+ years in low‑level systems programming languages, primarily C and C++.
• Embedded Systems
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience with embedded operating systems (e.g., Linux, Android, RTOS), kernel and user mode drivers, and hardware bring‑up.
• AI/ML
  
  Experience:
  
  2+ years Experience with on‑device machine learning, data structures, and algorithms.

• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as computer science or electrical engineering

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