Embedded Software Engineer, Level 3

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 , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, .

is a camera and messaging app that connects people to their friends and the world. Every day around the globe, millions of people use Snapchat to communicate with friends, build relationships, play, and learn. No matter where you are or how you express yourself, it’s always the fastest way to share a moment!

The Spectacles team is pushing the boundaries of technology to bring people closer together in the real world. Our fifth-generation, powered by Snap OS, showcase how standalone, see-through AR glasses make playing, learning, and working better together.

We're looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join the Spectacles team!

What you’ll do :

Integrate and implement software or system development components at all layers of the system

Participate in design reviews, code review with peers and stakeholders to create reliable solutions

Triage product or system issues and debug / track / resolve by analyzing the sources of issues

Collaborate with other teams to optimize the camera stack for performance, power efficiency, and complex use cases.

Design, implement, and maintain robust software tools for validating camera hardware and software behavior throughout the product lifecycle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Software Development process skills including : source control, bug tracking, and design documentation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to read schematics and component data sheets

Ability to use logic analyzers or oscilloscopes to aid in debugging digital systems

Strong analytical and software debugging skills

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or electronic engineering or equivalent years of experience

2+ years of experience with embedded software development

Proficiency programming in C or C++

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge of build / make systems (make, cmake, meson, etc.)

Advanced degree in a relevant field such as computer science or electronic engineering

Experience working with cameras, image sensors or other types of sensor

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some .

"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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).

: 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 $118,000-$176,000 annually.

The base salary range for this position is $112,000-$167,000 annually.

The base salary range for this position is $100,000-$150,000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.