Software Engineer, C++, Level 4

Snap Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$133,000 - $235,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Snap Inc. is a technology company focused on improving communication through its camera. The company operates Snapchat, Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services. Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary, develops advanced eyewear called Specs that integrate digital experiences into the physical world using Snap OS. Specs Inc. also provides Lens Studio, a toolset for augmented reality experiences. This role is for a C++ Software Engineer on the Specs Lens Platform team, focusing on the LensCore AR engine that powers Specs, Snapchat Lenses, and Lens Studio.

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
Experience with rendering APIs such as DirectX, Metal, Vulkan or OpenGL
Experience with a 3D rendering engine like Lens Studio, Unity or Unreal
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 features to Lens creators
Participate in feature planning and creating technical specifications