Software Engineer - Audio, Level 5
About The Position
Snap Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer, Audio to join the Operating Systems team. This role involves designing, implementing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and enhancing audio-related software solutions for the Specs family of AR devices. The engineer will collaborate cross-functionally to develop and execute the audio roadmap, covering low-level embedded implementations, HLOS audio system architecture, and audio signal processing and machine learning technology. Responsibilities also include participating in design and code reviews, triaging product and system issues, and debugging to resolve problems.
Requirements
- Strong software engineering skills in design, programming, debugging, and testing.
- Understanding of operating system concepts such as Linux and Android, core data structures, and computer system architecture tradeoffs.
- Experience with embedded systems and devices, including system integration and device-level testing.
- Experience with software development processes including source control, bug tracking, and design documentation.
- Broad understanding of audio fundamentals, which may include audio and acoustics theory, audio signal processing algorithms, audio hardware and software architecture, audio processing frameworks, and audio machine learning algorithms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong analytical and software debugging ability.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Audio Technology, or another related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7+ years of experience developing software for audio frameworks, algorithms, or user-facing audio features.
- Proficiency in C or C++ programming.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Audio Technology, or another related field.
- Familiarity with Matlab or Python.
- Experience developing software for shipping consumer electronics products.
- Experience with Qualcomm SDKs and tools.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance audio-related software solutions for the Specs family of AR devices.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and execute the audio roadmap, spanning low-level embedded implementations, HLOS audio system architecture, and audio signal processing and machine learning technology.
- Participate in design reviews and code reviews with peers and stakeholders to create reliable, scalable solutions.
- Triage product and system issues and debug, track, and resolve problems by analyzing the underlying sources of failure.
Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Emotional and mental health support programs
- 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
Senior
