Software Engineer

Job Description

About the job

Snap Inc 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 Companys three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

Snap Inc 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 Companys three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

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

We are looking for a C++ Software Engineer to join the Spectacles Computer Vision Team in Vienna, Austria!

What You Will Do

In this role, you will be working in a small team writing efficient code for our most exciting products, solving some of our industrys toughest challenges and developing the next generation of wearable devices. Working from our Vienna office, you will be collaborating closely with other Snap hardware and software teams around the world. You will:

• Enable developers to create novel immersive AR experiences on Snap Spectacles
• Prototype APIs and AR experiences to demonstrate and evaluate new computer vision capabilities
• Interface with computer vision engineering, product and creators to shape and launch new features
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong knowledge in C++
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals
• Comfortable with large code bases, code reviews and version control (git)
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• BSc in Computer Science, or equivalent field
• At least 1 year of experience in native software development (C++)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Practice designing SDKs, APIs and Platforms
• Understanding of computer vision fundamentals
• Experience with ARcore / ARkit / Unity / Unreal
• Experience with Typescript (or similar scripting language)
  
  

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please dont be shy and provide us some information.

"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.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so weve 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 Snaps long-term success!