Staff Software Engineer, iOS, Level 6

Snap Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 229,000 - 343,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs equity

Comprehensive medical coverage

Paid parental leave

Mental health support

Job summary

Snap Inc. is seeking a Staff Software Engineer, iOS, to join our team and lead the development of high‑performance mobile apps powering Snapchat features. You will design, implement, and refine Objective‑C software, while shaping new features and ensuring top‑tier performance and security.

Collaboration with design and cross‑functional teams is essential. You will mentor engineers, perform code reviews, and leverage AI tools to accelerate delivery without compromising quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 9+ years of post‑Bachelor’s software development experience (or 8+ with Master’s, or 5+ with PhD).
• 1+ years of technical leadership or domain‑expert experience.
• Experience with iOS application development.

Responsibilities

• Create and refine high‑performance mobile apps for iOS.
• Build new features and ensure stability and smooth operation of apps.
• Design, architect and implement Objective‑C software powering Snapchat camera experiences.
• Develop, launch and iterate on new features.
• Evaluate technical trade-offs for decisions with care.
• Collaborate with Design to refine UI and infrastructure practices.
• Conduct code reviews to maintain quality and standards.
• Leverage AI tools to design and ship scalable services while ensuring security and quality.

Skills

Obj-C Runtime

OS internals

Multithreading

CS fundamentals

iOS design patterns

AI tooling

AI trend adaptation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in a technical field

PhD in a technical field

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 a Staff Software Engineer, iOS to join Snap Inc!

What you’ll do:

• Create and refine high performance mobile apps that push the limits of mobile technology.
• Build fun, new products that are very stable and run smoothly.
• Design, architect and implement well‑tested Objective‑C software which powers experiences in Snapchat’s camera.
• Conceptualize, develop, and launch new features.
• Carefully evaluate the technical tradeoffs of every decision.
• Work with the Design team to hone in on the best UI and infrastructure practices.
• Carry out code reviews to guarantee code quality.
• Utilize AI tools and high velocity engineering workflows to design and ship scalable services while upholding rigorous standards for code correctness, security, and production‑ready quality code.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven understanding of Objective‑C Runtime and processes which run “under the hood”.
• Knowledge of the OS internals, compilers, optimization for low‑power and mobile systems.
• Proficiency with multithreading and performance optimization techniques for iOS.
• Strong CS fundamentals (algorithms and data structures) and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of software design patterns and iOS best practices.
• Proficiency in, or a strong aptitude for, leveraging AI tools to streamline development, paired with the critical judgment to audit generated output for architectural integrity, performance bottlenecks, and security risks.
• Adaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools to remain at the forefront of engineering trends and modern development practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience.
• 9+ years of post‑Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 8+ year of post‑grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field +5+ years of post‑grad software development experience.
• 1+ years of experience with technical leadership or acting as the domain‑expert to a technical organization.
• Experience with iOS application development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Objective‑C and iOS.
• Experience with Swift.
• Experience with C/C++.
• Experience with OpenGL or Metal.

"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!

Compensation

In 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 $229,000-$343,000 annually.

Zone B

The base salary range for this position is $218,000-$326,000 annually.

Zone C

The base salary range for this position is $195,000-$292,000 annually.This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

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