Software Engineer, C++, Level 4

Snap•Santa Monica, CA
•Hybrid

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 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. Specs Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Snap Inc. dedicated to making computing more human. The company develops Specs, advanced eyewear that seamlessly integrates digital experiences into the physical world. Specs Inc. also provides Lens Studio, a full suite of advanced developer tools that powers immersive augmented reality experiences across Specs, Snapchat, and other services. We’re looking for a C++ Software Engineer to join our Specs Lens Platform team at Snap Inc!

Requirements

  • Strong computer science fundamentals
  • Great communication skills; ability to work in a team
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (one of Python or JavaScript)
  • Understanding of Linux/Unix environment and command line tools
  • Hands-on with AI dev tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code, Codex or similar)
  • BS in a technical field or equivalent years of experience
  • 2+ years of industry C++ development experience
  • One of: Experience with rendering APIs such as DirectX, Metal, Vulkan or OpenGL
  • One of: Experience with a 3D rendering engine like Lens Studio, Unity or Unreal
  • One of: Experience with computer vision, sensors, or machine learning

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with modern C++
  • Technical leadership experience
  • Experience creating developer-facing APIs and libraries
  • Knowledge of Qt framework
  • Experience with libraries like OpenCV, Eigen and glm.
  • Experience with AI-assisted design and development from spec creation to implementation

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and support features for LensCore, the AR engine driving experiences on Specs, Snapchat Lenses and Lens Studio
  • Optimize LensCore engine for Specs
  • Work closely with other teams to bring your features to Lens creators
  • Participate in feature planning and creating technical specifications

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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