Software Engineer, Augmented Reality

Snap Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a C++ software engineer to join their team focused on augmented reality. This role involves creating developer-facing APIs and implementing software solutions for AR glasses. The ideal candidate will possess strong C++ knowledge and a passion for AR technology. Competitive benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and more.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support programs

Qualifications

• Extensive software development experience required.
• Proficiency in programming C and C++ on Linux-based platforms.
• Experience with debuggers and build systems.

Responsibilities

• Create developer-facing APIs for the Spectacles team.
• Implement and maintain software for AR glasses.
• Collaborate across teams to evaluate product requirements.

Skills

C++

API design

Debugging and improving existing code

Strong communication skills

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

git

Linux-based platforms

Job description

Overview

Snap Inc is a technology company focused on camera-related products and experiences. The Spectacles team develops hardware products and a world-class research & development effort to push AR boundaries. Spectacles are Snap’s first AR glasses that bring augmented reality to life.

We’re looking for a C++ software engineer with a passion for AR to join the Spectacles team at Snap Inc.

What you’ll do

In this role, you will be working on client-side solutions that tie together graphics, computer vision, machine learning, and developer tools. 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 integrate ground-breaking computer vision and machine learning technologies that enable teams to build envelope-pushing experiences on Spectacles
• Implement and maintain software running on AR glasses in a compute-constrained embedded environment
• Work across teams to understand product requirements, evaluate trade-offs, and deliver the solutions needed to build innovative products
• Evaluate, appropriately test, and debug your work, striving for high quality

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge in C++
• Strong understanding of API design
• Ability to independently execute on medium sized features, taking a few weeks and multiple PRs to complete
• Ability to understand, debug and improve existing code
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or equivalent years of experience
• Extensive software development experience
• Proficiency in programming C and C++ on Linux-based platforms
• Experience with debuggers, build systems, and version control systems (git)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing developer facing APIs
• Experience working with high performance embedded systems

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