Snap Inc

Software Engineer, iOS, Level 5

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in computer science or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years of software development experience or advanced degrees with relevant experience
  • Proven understanding of Objective-C and iOS application development
  • Strong knowledge of OS internals and optimization for mobile systems
  • Proficiency in multithreading and performance optimization techniques
  • Familiarity with software design patterns and iOS best practices
  • Aptitude for leveraging AI tools in development processes

Responsibilities

  • Create and refine high-performance mobile apps
  • Build stable and smooth-running new products
  • Design and implement well-tested Objective-C software for Snapchat’s camera
  • Develop and launch new features
  • Evaluate technical tradeoffs for every decision
  • Collaborate with the Design team on UI and infrastructure
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality
  • Utilize AI tools for scalable service design and rigorous code standards

Benefits

  • Paid parental leave
  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • Emotional and mental health support programs
  • Compensation packages that include equity options
  • Supportive community environment
Full Job Description

​We’re looking for a Software Engineer, iOS to join Snap Inc!


What you’ll do:

  • Create and refine high performance mobile apps that push the limits of mobile technology
  • Build fun, new products that are very stable and run smoothly
  • Design, architect and implement well-tested Objective-C software which powers experiences in Snapchat’s camera
  • Conceptualize, develop, and launch new features
  • Carefully evaluate the technical tradeoffs of every decision
  • Work with the Design team to hone in on the best UI and infrastructure practices
  • Carry out code reviews to guarantee code quality
  • Utilize AI tools and high velocity engineering workflows to design and ship scalable services while upholding rigorous standards for code correctness, security, and production ready quality code

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Proven understanding of Objective-C Runtime and processes which run “under the hood”
  • Knowledge of the OS internals, compilers, optimization for low-power and mobile systems
  • Proficiency with multithreading and performance optimization techniques for iOS
  • Strong CS fundamentals (algorithms and data structures) and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of software design patterns and iOS best practices
  • Proficiency in, or a strong aptitude for, leveraging AI tools to streamline development, paired with the critical judgment to audit generated output for architectural integrity, performance bottlenecks, and security risks.
  • Adaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools to remain at the forefront of engineering trends and modern development practices

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience
  • 6+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 5+ year of post-grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field +2+ years of post-grad software development experience
  • Experience with iOS application development 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Objective-C and iOS
  • Experience with Swift
  • Experience with C/C++
  • Experience with OpenGL or Metal

"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.



If you believe this job description is missing required pay transparency information, please submit a report through this form: Job Description Pay Range Disclosure.

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
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Snap Inc

  • Snap Inc
    Account Manager
    $76K — $113K *
    Chicago, IL 60629 (Cook County)
    Media
    In-Person
  • Snap Inc
    Account Manager
    $89K — $133K *
    San Francisco, CA 94112 (San Francisco County)
    Media
    In-Person
  • Snap Inc
    Account Manager
    $89K — $133K *
    Los Angeles, CA 90011 (Los Angeles County)
    Media
    In-Person
  • Snap Inc
    Account Manager
    $89K — $133K *
    New York, NY 10025 (New York County)
    Consumer Technology
    In-Person
  • Snap Inc
    Account Manager
    $89K — $133K *
    Bellevue, WA 98006 (King County)
    Business Services
    In-Person

More Consumer Technology Jobs

Find similar Software Engineer, iOS, Level 5 jobs: