Snap Inc

Design Engineer

Snap Inc$209K — $313K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Design Engineering, or related field.
  • 6 months of experience in design engineering or product management.
  • Strong fundamentals in computer science and engineering principles.
  • Proficient in programming languages such as JavaScript, C#, and C++.
  • Experienced with AR development tools like Unity and Unreal Engine.

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize and design engaging mobile experiences centered around augmented reality.
  • Develop interactive experiences from initial prototypes through to product launch.
  • Collaborate with product designers to refine and iterate on new concepts.
  • Work alongside engineering teams to create sophisticated prototypes.
  • Conduct user research to validate ideas and incorporate feedback.
  • Present designs and concepts directly to executive leadership.
  • Collaborate with creative teams to ensure innovative and stable products.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with a requirement to be onsite at least 80% of the time.
  • Eligibility for equity in the form of RSUs.
  • Access to comprehensive benefits via the company benefits portal.
Full Job Description
NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY

TITLE: Design Engineer

Conceptualize and design new mobile interactive experiences centered around the camera. Own the development of new interactive experiences from prototype to product release. Push the limits of Augmented Reality (AR) on wearable devices and create innovative user experiences. Work closely with the product design teams to create and iterate on new prototypes. Work closely with engineering teams to build sophisticated prototypes. Work with user researchers to test new ideas and iterate on feedback. Present work directly to the CEO and company leadership. Collaborate with Creative and Engineering teams to build the most fun, surprising, innovative, and stable products possible that impact the direction of the company.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor of Science degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Design Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering or related engineering field plus six (6) months of experience in design engineering, product management or related experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Academic knowledge and/or professional experience in:
• Strong computer science fundamentals.
• Expertise with JavaScript, C# and C++.
• Expertise in designing, prototyping, and programming with real-time AR development tools and 3D engines: Unity, Unreal, Lens Studio, OpenFrameworks, Processing, and WebGL/OpenGL.
• Expertise with 3D assets: Maya, 3ds Max, and Cinema4D.
• Familiarity with creating experiences for VR/AR.
• Familiarity with 3D math, linear algebra, 3D geometry, graphics, and rendering.
• Understanding of software engineering principles.
• Ability to act as a Product Manager, when needed.

*Knowledge / experience / expertise / familiarity / understanding / ability means knowledge / experience / expertise / familiarity / understanding / ability sufficient to adequately perform the duties of the job being offered.

OTHER: Job Site: Specs Inc., 2772 Donald Douglas Loop North, Santa Monica, CA 90405. *Hybrid work permitted - Specs practices a "default together" approach and expects our team members to work in the Santa Monica, CA office at least 80% of the time (an average of 4 days per week). 40 hours/week. Base salary: $209,000 - $313,000 per year. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs. Our Benefits: https://careers.snap.com/benefits. If offered employment must have legal right to work in U.S.

CONTACT: Apply through this website link: https://tinyurl.com/5n89vzr6

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About Snap Inc

Snap Inc. is a camera and social media company. It was founded in 2011 by Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy, and Reggie Brown. The company is known for its Snapchat app, which allows users to send photos and videos that disappear after being viewed. Snap Inc. is headquartered in Santa Monica, California and has offices around the world. The company went public in 2017 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Learn more about Snap Inc
Size
5,661 employees
Market Cap
$13.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$944.8 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+59.1%
Revenue
$2.5 billion
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