Snap Inc

Software Engineer, C++, Level 5

Snap Inc • $209K — $313K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in a technical field or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years of industry C++ development experience
  • Experience with AI-assisted design and development
  • Familiarity with rendering APIs (DirectX, Metal, Vulkan, OpenGL) or 3D engines (Lens Studio, Unity, Unreal)
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (Python or JavaScript)
  • Understanding of Linux/Unix environments
  • Experience with modern C++ and technical leadership preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop features for the LensCore AR engine
  • Optimize the LensCore engine specifically for Specs
  • Collaborate with teams to deliver features to Lens creators
  • Participate in feature planning and technical specification creation
  • Support the integration of AI development tools into projects

Benefits

  • Paid parental leave
  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • Emotional and mental health support programs
  • Compensation packages that include equity options
  • Focus on in-person collaboration with a 'default together' policy
Full Job Description
We’re looking for a C++ Software Engineer to join our Specs Lens Platform team at Snap Inc! What you’ll do: • Design, develop, and support features for LensCore, the AR engine driving experiences on Specs, Snapchat Lenses and Lens Studio • Optimize LensCore engine for Specs • Work closely with other teams to bring your features to Lens creators • Participate in feature planning and creating technical specifications Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: • Strong computer science fundamentals • Great communication skills; ability to work in a team • Knowledge of scripting languages (one of Python or JavaScript) • Understanding of Linux/Unix environment and command line tools • Hands-on with AI dev tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code, Codex or similar) Minimum Qualifications: • BS in a technical field or equivalent years of experience • 6+ years of industry C++ development experience • Experience with AI-assisted design and development from spec creation to implementation • One of: • Experience with rendering APIs such as DirectX, Metal, Vulkan or OpenGL • Experience with a 3D rendering engine like Lens Studio,  Unity or Unreal • Experience with computer vision, sensors, or machine learning Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with modern C++ • Technical leadership experience • Experience creating developer-facing APIs and libraries • Knowledge of Qt framework • Experience with libraries like OpenCV, Eigen and glm. • Experience with AI-assisted design and development from spec creation to implementation "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.  : 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. : 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.

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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