We're looking for a Software Engineer, Audio to join the Operating Systems team at Snap Inc!
What you'll do
- Design, implement, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance audio-related software solutions for the Specs family of AR devices.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and execute the audio roadmap, spanning low-level embedded implementations, HLOS audio system architecture, and audio signal processing and machine learning technology.
- Participate in design reviews and code reviews with peers and stakeholders to create reliable, scalable solutions.
- Triage product and system issues and debug, track, and resolve problems by analyzing the underlying sources of failure.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong software engineering skills in design, programming, debugging, and testing.
- Understanding of operating system concepts such as Linux and Android, core data structures, and computer system architecture tradeoffs.
- Experience with embedded systems and devices, including system integration and device-level testing.
- Experience with software development processes including source control, bug tracking, and design documentation.
- Broad understanding of audio fundamentals, which may include audio and acoustics theory, audio signal processing algorithms, audio hardware and software architecture, audio processing frameworks, and audio machine learning algorithms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong analytical and software debugging ability.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Audio Technology, or another related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7+ years of experience developing software for audio frameworks, algorithms, or user-facing audio features.
- Proficiency in C or C++ programming.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Audio Technology, or another related field.
- Familiarity with Matlab or Python.
- Experience developing software for shipping consumer electronics products.
- Experience with Qualcomm SDKs and tools.
"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.
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!
Compensation
In 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. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position.These pay zones may be modified in the future.
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):
The base salary range for this position is $209,000-$313,000 annually.
Zone B:
The base salary range for this position is $199,000-$297,000 annually.
Zone C:
The base salary range for this position is $178,000-$266,000 annually.
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
