Software Engineer, Augmented Reality

About

Software Engineer, Augmented Reality

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.

At Snap Lab we are developing Augmented Reality wearable devices, putting virtual objects in the real world. From developing creative new features, to supporting the continuous growth and evolution of the Spectacles platform, our team is working hard on our mission to bring immersive experiences on AR Eyewear to more people, places, and moments, every day.

We’re looking for an Augmented Reality Software Engineer to join the Snap Lab team!

What You’ll Do

• Design, improve, and support reusable components, interactions, frameworks and SDKs that enable immersive experiences on Snap Spectacles Augmented Reality Glasses.
• Develop components of the operating system powering Spectacles, SnapOS.
• Participate in code and design reviews.
• Interact with design, interactive engineering, and product teams to shape and launch products.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience in one or more object-oriented languages like C++, Kotlin or Java.
• Experience in delivering top quality, performant and scalable code with extensive unit/functional testing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of software development experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience building and shipping high-performance code.
• Experience with operating systems, resource-constrained devices and 3D graphics.
• Practice designing SDKs, APIs and Platforms.
  
  

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!

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Nice-to-have skills

• C++
• Kotlin
• Java
• 3D Graphics
• SDKs
• Zürich, Switzerland
  
  

Work experience

• AR/VR
  
  

Languages

• English