AR Engineer, Level 4
About The Position
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 . Snap Inc. is a camera company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Lens Team creatively applies innovative augmented reality technology to design and ship Face Lenses, World Lenses,AR Games ,Utilities and more. This team is composed of designers, data scientists, and product/program managers, interactive engineers that create custom AR lenses and interactive Snapchat games. We’re looking for an AR Engineer to join our Lens team!
Requirements
- Ability to program and code interactive experiences
- Ability to work with digital content creation tools (2D, 3D, etc.)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Expertise in designing, prototyping, and programming with real-time 3D engines (Unity, Unreal, OpenFrameworks, Processing, and WebGL/OpenGL, etc.)
- 3+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 2+ year of post-grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field
- Strong proficiency in one of these languages: Typescript, Javascript, C++, C#
Nice To Haves
- Strong mathematical background (analytic geometry, linear algebra)
- Experience with real-time 3D engines (Unity, Unreal, OpenFrameworks, Processing, and WebGL/OpenGL, etc.)
- Experience in development for AR/VR wearables
- Experience with 3D packages like Maya, 3ds Max, or Cinema4D
- Standout creative portfolio
- Proven track record of shipping premium consumer product experiences in games, advertising, or other related channels
- A passion for creating interactive experiences that are fun, delightful, and allow Snapchatters to communicate and express themselves in new ways
Responsibilities
- Implement and optimize code solutions and architectures for interactive AR experiences using Lens Studio.
- Bring conceptual designs to life with a focus on technical performance, innovation, and camera-centered experiences.
- Rapidly create AR prototypes to explore new concepts and features, iterating based on feedback from cross-functional teams.
- Own the technical development part from prototype to product release
- Collaborate with Design and Engineering teams to make the most fun, surprising, and stable products possible
- Maintain clear and detailed documentation about new features for knowledge sharing
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
