Design Engineer, Core Snapchat

Snap•Santa Monica, CA

1d•$100,000 - $176,000•Onsite

About The Position

Snap Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer to join the Product Design team, a small, influential group that shapes the future of the core Snapchat application. Design Engineers work closely with the CEO and cross-functional leaders to develop a design-led roadmap and create products and experiences that bring the community together. The role focuses on conceiving, prototyping, and iterating on new products, especially through functional iOS prototypes. It also involves developing creative tools and internal systems, occasionally prototyping for web, AR, and AI, and partnering with engineering teams to move ideas through design and into products used by hundreds of millions of people. The Design Engineer works with product designers and user researchers to test concepts and refine them based on feedback, and presents ideas directly to the CEO and company leadership. Snap follows a “default together” approach, with team members expected to work in an office four or more days per week. The position offers paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that include eligibility for RSUs. U.S. base salary ranges vary by pay zone: Zone A (CA, WA, NYC), $118,000–$176,000 annually; Zone B, $112,000–$167,000 annually; and Zone C, $100,000–$150,000 annually.

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of iOS software engineering principles.
Ability to rapidly prototype fully functional mobile experiences.
Ability to decide when to set aside first principles to create a quick proof of concept.
Ability to think at a high level about product strategy.
Creative problem-solving skills and ability to iterate on solutions to challenging problems.
Adaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools.
BS/BA in a technical field such as Computer Science, or equivalent years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with design and rapid-prototyping software such as AI, Figma, Sketch, Framer, Origami, or Principle.
A distinctive perspective on the product, a unique understanding of a field, or expertise in areas such as hardware, AI, 3D graphics, or HCI.
A portfolio showcasing work and strong mobile design skills.

Responsibilities

Conceive, prototype, and iterate on new products.
Bring ideas to life quickly through functional iOS prototypes.
Build creative tooling and internal systems that improve how teams across Snap work.
Occasionally prototype on other platforms, including web, AR, and AI.
Help drive the design process with engineering teams to ship new products to users.
Invent products by applying technical expertise and a passion for design.
Collaborate and learn within a multifunctional design studio.
Work with product designers and user researchers to test ideas and iterate on feedback.
Present and pitch ideas and work directly to the CEO and company leadership.
Lead cross-functional work with product managers and engineering to polish and refine products for release.