Snap Inc.-posted 9 days ago
$157,000 - $235,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Santa Monica, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

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’s Augmented Reality team invents the immersive (and fun!) camera experiences that are at the core of our products. From developing creative new Lens features for Snapchat, to supporting the continuous growth and evolution of Lens Studio (our platform for an ever-increasing community of AR creators), to designing the cutting-edge computer vision and machine learning technology that makes face transformation Lenses possible — our Augmented Reality team is working hard on their mission to bring AR to more people, places, and moments, every day. We’re looking for a 3D Rendering Engineer to join our Augmented Reality team in Santa Monica!

  • Implement the engine and rendering features used across Lenses, Games, Spectacles, Jumbotrons, Bitmoji, and many other surfaces
  • Collaborate with rendering and core engineers to incorporate new algorithms into the Lens engine
  • Work on the 3D engine and advanced algorithms utilizing the cutting edge capabilities of modern mobile GPUs
  • Research advanced rendering effects to adopt for mobile GPUs and perform as efficiently as possible
  • Develop new rendering materials and techniques for the 3D artist team to achieve the highest quality visuals on the mobile market
  • Optimize the renderer for maximum performance by leveraging your deep knowledge of rendering techniques, GPU hardware and profilers
  • Make an impact on the future of AR rendering technology - the sky’s the limit
  • Strong 3D math and trigonometry skills
  • Strong computer science fundamentals and C++ coding skills
  • Proven knowledge of software and hardware rendering pipeline (Mobile, Console or PC)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
  • BS in a technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of experience
  • 2+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 1+ year of post-grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field
  • Industry C++ development experience
  • Experience with OpenGL, Metal, Vulkan, or DirectX APIs
  • Experience with GLSL, MSL, HLSL, Compute shaders
  • Experience in optimization for mobile/console GPUs
  • Experience in creating rendering engines
  • Experience in creating unique/custom graphics algorithms and techniques
  • Experience with PBR
  • Personal 3D rendering related projects
  • 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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