Software Engineer, iOS, Level 5

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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 core products are Snapchat, Lens Studio, and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

Snap engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snap chatters around the world every day. We’re deeply committed to the well‑being of everyone in our global community, which is why our values are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront.

We’re looking for a Software Engineer, iOS to join Snap Inc.

• Create and refine high‑performance mobile apps that push the limits of mobile technology
• Build fun, new products that are very stable and run smoothly
• Design, architect and implement well‑tested Objective‑C software which powers experiences in Snapchat’s camera
• Conceptualize, develop, and launch new features
• Carefully evaluate the technical tradeoffs of every decision
• Work with the Design team to hone in on the best UI and infrastructure practices
• Carry out code reviews to guarantee code quality

• Proven understanding of Objective‑C Runtime and processes which run “under the hood”
• Knowledge of the OS internals, compilers, optimisation for low‑power and mobile systems
• Proficiency with multithreading and performance optimisation techniques for iOS
• Strong CS fundamentals (algorithms and data structures) and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of software design patterns and iOS best practices

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience
• 6+ years of post‑Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 5+ years of post‑grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field + 2+ years of post‑grad software development experience
• Experience with iOS application development

• Experience with Objective‑C and iOS
• Experience with Swift
• Experience with C/C++
• Experience with OpenGL or Metal

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 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (e.g., the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).

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…