Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer

Snap Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 133,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity RSUs

Paid parental leave

Medical coverage

Job summary

Snap Inc. is seeking an Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer to join the Spectacles team in a role focused on developing embedded software for micro-display systems and display chips.

You will design features for ASICs, modules, and host tools, while maintaining build environments and validation workflows to ensure smooth releases. Qualifications include 5+ years in embedded development, proficiency in C/C++, Python, and experience debugging hardware/software integrations.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of embedded software or firmware development experience.
• Experience developing in C/C++ and Python for embedded systems, firmware, or system-level tools.
• Experience debugging hardware/software integration issues in embedded or consumer electronics systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software and firmware for micro-display systems, display chips, and related tools with clear ownership scope across implementation, integration, validation, and release.
• Design, implement, and validate software features for display ASICs, modules, microcontrollers, and host-side tools.
• Set up, maintain, and improve embedded software and firmware build environments, build flows, and development tooling for efficient validation and release.
• Build test plans and test code to verify new features before release to production and partner teams.
• Work across emulator, board, and silicon environments to debug and validate system behavior, with strong focus on hardware debuggability, root‑cause analysis, and issue isolation at the system level.
• Collaborate closely with software, firmware, ASIC, EE, and production teams to bring up and verify new hardware and software features.
• Develop and maintain tools, libraries, interfaces, and build workflows used by internal teams for validation, debugging, and production enablement.
• Investigate issues across software, firmware, tools, and hardware, and drive root‑cause analysis through resolution.
• Create clear bug reports and Jira tickets for issues related to software, firmware, tools, and hardware interactions.
• Document software flows, build/setup procedures, test procedures, board/tool usage, and user‑facing interfaces for internal developers and partner teams.
• Contribute to code reviews and help improve code quality, testability, maintainability, and build reliability across software, firmware, and tooling.

Skills

C/C++

Python

C#

Education

BS/BA in CS/CE/EE or related field

Tools

Jira

Git

Job description

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

What you’ll do

• Develop embedded software and firmware for micro-display systems, display chips, and related tools with clear ownership scope across implementation, integration, validation, and release
• Design, implement, and validate software features for display ASICs, modules, microcontrollers, and host-side tools
• Set up, maintain, and improve embedded software and firmware build environments, build flows, and development tooling for efficient validation and release
• Build test plans and test code to verify new features before release to production and partner teams
• Work across emulator, board, and silicon environments to debug and validate system behavior, with strong focus on hardware debuggability, root‑cause analysis, and issue isolation at the system level
• Collaborate closely with software, firmware, ASIC, EE, and production teams to bring up and verify new hardware and software features
• Develop and maintain tools, libraries, interfaces, and build workflows used by internal teams for validation, debugging, and production enablement
• Investigate issues across software, firmware, tools, and hardware, and drive root‑cause analysis through resolution
• Create clear bug reports and Jira tickets for issues related to software, firmware, tools, and hardware interactions
• Document software flows, build/setup procedures, test procedures, board/tool usage, and user‑facing interfaces for internal developers and partner teams
• Contribute to code reviews and help improve code quality, testability, maintainability, and build reliability across software, firmware, and tooling

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python; C# experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, including boards, chips, interfaces, software/firmware interactions, and system‑level debuggability
• Experience setting up and maintaining build environments, build tools, and development workflows for embedded software, firmware, and related tools
• Experience working across hardware and software boundaries, including bring‑up, debugging, and validation
• Familiarity with communication interfaces such as USB, I2C/I3C, SPI, UART, MIPI, SWD, and PCIe
• Ability to work closely with cross‑functional teams including EE, ASIC, production, and software partners
• Strong debugging and problem‑solving skills in complex multi‑component systems
• Experience using AI‑assisted engineering tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, or similar tools to improve productivity and development velocity
• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively through written, verbal, and visual communication

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software or firmware development
• Experience developing in C/C++ and Python for embedded systems, firmware, or system‑level tools
• Experience debugging hardware/software integration issues in embedded or consumer electronics systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing software or firmware for display, imaging, or other consumer‑electronics systems
• Experience with small microcontrollers such as ARM or RISC‑V
• Experience developing firmware in C/C++ on RTOS or non‑RTOS systems
• Experience with board bring‑up, chip validation, and system‑level debugging
• Experience building internal tools, validation frameworks, or automation for embedded development workflows
• Experience identifying issues across hardware, firmware, and software in mass‑produced consumer devices
• Knowledge of micro‑display systems, video standards, and related protocols such as MIPI, HDMI, and DisplayPort
• Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
• Self‑starter who can organize complex issues, drive them to closure, and operate effectively in ambiguous environments
• 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.

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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. provides 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

• 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.