Software Engineer, iOS, Level 3

Snapchat; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in RSUs

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Mental health support programs

Job summary

Snap Inc. is seeking an iOS Software Engineer for the Messaging team to design and ship fast, reliable chat features in the Snapchat iOS app. You will work with product, design, and backend teams to deliver end-to-end messaging experiences used by millions daily.

The role emphasizes improving reliability, latency, and performance, with emphasis on real-time messaging, notifications, and media delivery, while maintaining high code quality and observability.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Computer Science or equivalent; 1+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience.
• Experience with iOS services or distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of networking, async/concurrent programming, and performance tuning on iOS.
• Ability to collaborate and work well with others; track record shipping consumer iOS features end to end.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and ship high-quality messaging features in the Snapchat iOS app.
• Improve reliability, latency, and performance of chat and media delivery on iOS.
• Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to define and execute roadmap.
• Instrument, analyze, and A/B test features to drive messaging engagement and DAU.
• Uphold code quality, testing, and observability for a large-scale iOS codebase.

Skills

iOS services

Distributed systems

Networking

Async/concurrent programming

Performance tuning

Collaboration

Shipping iOS features

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science or equivalent

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 operates Snapchat , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc. , a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji , Saturn, and other digital services.Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world, every day. We’re deeply committed to the well-being of everyone in our global community, which is why our values are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront.We’re looking for an iOS Software Engineer to join the Snapchat Messaging team, building fast, reliable, and fun communication experiences used by millions every day. You’ll work on our iOS app, focusing on core chat, media messaging, notifications, and real‑time performance.What you’ll do:Design, build, and ship high-quality messaging features in the Snapchat iOS appImprove reliability, latency, and performance of chat and media delivery on iOSCollaborate with product, design, and backend teams to define and execute roadmapInstrument, analyze, and A/B test features to drive messaging engagement and DAUUphold code quality, testing, and observability for a large-scale iOS codebaseKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Experience with iOS services or distributed systemsSolid understanding of networking, async/concurrent programming, and performance tuning on iOSAbility to understand the operational aspects of your system and may participate in incident or hotfix investigation and resolutionAbility to collaborate and work well with othersProven track record of shipping consumer iOS features end to endMinimum Qualifications:BS/BA degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or equivalent years of experience1+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree in a technical fieldIf 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!CompensationIn 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 $118,000-$176,000 annually.Zone B :The base salary range for this position is $112,000-$167,000 annually.Zone C :The base salary range for this position is $100,000-$150,000 annually.This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.