Software Engineer, C++, 3+ Years of Experience

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.Snap’s Augmented Reality team invents the immersive (and fun!) camera experiences that are at the core of our products. From developing creative new Lens features for Snapchat, to supporting the continuous growth and evolution of Lens Studio (our platform for an ever-increasing community of AR creators), to designing the cutting-edge computer vision and machine learning technology that makes face transformation Lenses possible — our Augmented Reality team is working hard on their mission to bring AR to more people, places, and moments, every day.We’re looking for a C++ Software Engineer to join our Augmented Reality team! What you’ll do:Design and develop features for Snapchat’s AR engine (including Lens Studio Ecosystem)Work closely with other teams to bring your features to Lens creatorsParticipate in feature planning and creating technical specificationsKnowledge, Skills, Abilities:Strong computer science fundamentalsKnowledge of scripting languages (one of Python or JavaScript)Understanding of Linux/Unix environment and command line toolsGreat communication skills; ability to work in a teamMinimum Qualifications:BS in a technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of experience3+ years of industry C++ development experiencePreferred Qualifications:Experience with modern C++Experience creating developer-facing APIs and librariesExperience working with Qt frameworkExperience with rendering APIs such as DirectX, Metal, Vulkan or OpenGLExperience with a 3D rendering engine like Unity or UnrealExperience with libraries like OpenCV, Eigen and glmExperience with computer vision, sensors, or machine learning"Default Together" Policy at Snap: 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. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at accommodations-ext@snap.com.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!CompensationIn the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These pay zones may be modified in the future.Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):The base salary range for this position is $152,000-$228,000 annually.Zone B: The base salary range for this position is $144,000-$217,000 annually.Zone C:The base salary range for this position is $129,000-$194,000 annually.This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.SummaryLocation: Los Angeles, CaliforniaType: Full time