Software Engineer - C++

Snap Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

At Snap Inc., we are looking for an AR Software Engineer to join our team in London. You will develop innovative APIs and tools for our cutting-edge AR glasses, Spectacles, focusing on collaboration across our hardware and software teams. Join us in shaping the future of augmented reality while advancing your career in a culture that values creativity and teamwork.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support programs

Compensation packages tied to long-term success

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software development experience.
• Proficiency in programming C and C++ on Linux-based platforms.
• Experience with debuggers, build systems, and version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Create developer-facing APIs and tools for Spectacles.
• Implement and maintain software running on AR glasses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and research teams.

Skills

C++

API design

Debugging

Communication

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.

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 tools 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 together with our cross-functional engineering and research teams in software engineering, computer vision, machine learning and graphics to write software for SnapOS, the operating system for Spectacles

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong knowledge in C++

Strong understanding of API design

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 C and C++ on Linux-based platforms

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

4+ years of software development experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience building IDEs and developer tooling

Experience working with high performance rendering engines

Experience working on 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!

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