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Staff Software Engineer, Augmented Reality

Snap Inc.

$195,000 - $343,000
Dec 5, 2025
Palo Alto, CA, US
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Snap Inc is looking to improve the way people live and communicate through the camera, and the Augmented Reality team is working to bring AR to more people, places, and moments, every day.

Requirements

  • Strong computer science fundamentals
  • Advanced C++ Knowledge and experience with modern C++
  • Systems Architecture and Design
  • Experience creating developer-facing APIs and libraries
  • Knowledge of Qt framework
  • Experience with rendering APIs such as DirectX, Metal, Vulkan or OpenGL
  • Experience with a 3D rendering engine like Unity or Unreal

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop the foundational systems for Snapchat’s AR engine and authoring tools (including Lens Studio)
  • Write exemplary code with exemplary practices, and drive initiatives that improve developer productivity
  • Elevate your teammates through direct communication and mentorship, influencing engineering culture across the entire org
  • Deeply understand organizational goals, and transfer this understanding into processes and initiatives that will help the team deliver greater impact
  • Get to know Lens developers and use that knowledge to help shape our product roadmap
  • Work across Product, Design and Engineering leadership on strategic planning

Other

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience
  • 9+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience; or a Master’s degree in a technical field + 8+ year of post-grad software development experience; or a PhD in a related technical field + 5+ years of post-grad software development experience
  • Experience with technical leadership or people management
  • Ability to work in an office 4+ days per week
  • 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