Software Engineer, Full Stack, Spectacles Cloud, Level 4
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’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 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 . Snapchat is a camera and messaging app that connects people to their friends and the world. Every day around the globe, millions of people use Snapchat to communicate with friends, build relationships, play, and learn. No matter where you are or how you express yourself, it’s always the fastest way to share a moment! We’re looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to join the Spectacles team at Snap Inc!
Requirements
- Deep knowledge of software development in web frontend and scalable backend systems, including distributed services and microservices architecture.
- Proven ability to debug, troubleshoot, and operate mission-critical cloud-based systems in a production environment.
- Experience in delivering top quality, performant and scalable code with extensive unit / functional testing
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience
- 3+ years of experience with consumer-facing backend software development
- 1+ years of experience in using TypeScript and Node.js to develop web frontend and backend
- Experience with relational, NoSQL, or vector databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Pinecone) in a production environment.
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience with building and deploying low-latency, real-time backend services to support AR/VR devices, specifically on major cloud providers (e.g., AWS, GCP).
- Experience with SQL, NoSQL and vector databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Pinecone)
- Experience with modern web front-end technologies (e.g., Next.js, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui)
- Deep understanding of database optimization, indexing, and high-availability patterns for data at scale.
- In-depth experience with Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms like Supabase or Firebase for rapid prototyping and production-scale deployment.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and operate features across Spectacles device and cloud to enrich Spectacles product experiences and fulfill our vision of spatial computing
- Work with Product, Design and partners across teams to understand product requirements, evaluate trade-offs, and deliver the solutions needed to build innovative products
- Evaluate, appropriately test, and debug your work, striving for high quality
- Plan for roadmap, direct work for others, and lead by example by crafting high quality deliverables
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
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
