Software Engineer, Level 4

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 Company’s 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.

Spectacles is home to our hardware products with a world-class research & development team. We are focused on pushing the boundaries of what a camera can be, specifically overlaying computing on the real world. Next Generation Spectacles are our first pair of glasses that bring augmented reality to life. 

We’re looking for a Software/Firmware Engineer to join the Spectacles team!

What you’ll do:

• Own QA for current and new Micro Display Software, Firmware, and Tools

• Develop test plans, implement test code before releasing code and tools to the productions and the other teams

• Work closely with code developers to understand code and how it works in the systems level

• Work closely with EE team to understand all boards to set up test environments

• Generate Jira tickets to describe bugs related to SW, FW, tools, and HW

• Document the user interface for the tools with boards

• Contribute to code review for Software, Firmware, and tools

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of Python, C/C++ and C# code

• System level understanding of boards, chips, interfaces, software/firmware flows

• Collaborate closely with teammates, EE, and production teams

• Experience using AI tools as like Cursor, Copilot

• Experience working with various communication interfaces such as USB, I2C/I3C, SPI, UART, MIPI, SWD and PCIE 

• Great interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across groups through written, verbal and visual formats

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in Computer Science or EE

• 5+ years of experience in Software or Firmware development experiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with coding Python and C# coding for QA or tools for consumer-electronics systems 

• Experience using small micro controllers like ARM or Risc V 

• Experience of firmware coding in C/C++ based on RTOS/non-RTOS system

• Experience identifying issues related to HW and Software/Firmware in consumer-electronics mass-produced systems

• Knowledge of micro-display systems, video standards and related protocols such as MIPI, HDMI, DisplayPort

• Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers

• Ideal candidate is a self-starter, can organize complex issues and drive them to closure

• A passion for Snapchat and creativity!

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t 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.

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).

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 $157,000-$235,000 annually.

 

Zone B:

The base salary range for this position is $149,000-$223,000 annually.

Zone C:

The base salary range for this position is $133,000-$200,000 annually.

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