AR Engineer (Typescript API)

Snapchat; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company is seeking a passionate software engineer to join their AR team. In this role, you will collaborate with global teams to create developer-facing APIs and tools that enhance the Spectacles experience. This position offers the chance to work at the forefront of augmented reality, pushing technological boundaries while contributing to a dynamic and collaborative culture. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and diversity, the company fosters an environment where your contributions can lead to groundbreaking advancements in how people interact with the world around them. If you're eager to make a significant impact in the tech industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Emotional and Mental Health Support

Compensation Packages

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software development experience required.
• Proficiency in programming Typescript/Javascript on Linux-based platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build APIs and tools for third-party Spectacles developers.
• Assist with API design, development, and documentation.

Skills

Typescript

API Design

Technical Documentation

AI Developer Tools

Debugging

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

Linux

Git

Job description

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.

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’re looking for a software engineer with a passion for AR to join the team at Snap Inc!

What you’ll do:

In this role, you will be working between product and engineering to build APIs, tooling, and documentation for third-party Spectacles developers. Working in London, you’ll be collaborating closely with Snap hardware and software teams around the world, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in AR. You will:

• Create developer-facing APIs and tools that enable teams to build envelope-pushing experiences on Spectacles

• Assist with API design, development, and documentation

• Build automated release processes and infrastructure

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge in Typescript

• Strong understanding of API design

• Experience writing technical documentation

• Experience using popular AI developer tools

• Ability to understand, debug and improve existing code

• Strong communications and interpersonal skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent years of experience

• Proficiency in programming Typescript / Javascript on Linux-based platforms

• Experience with debuggers, build systems, and version control systems (git)

• 4+ years of software development experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing developer facing APIs

• Experience building IDEs and developer tooling

• Experience working with high performance embedded systems

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.

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!