Software Engineer, Specs Lenses, Level 5
About The Position
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 feature see-through lenses that place digital objects directly into three-dimensional space, powered by Snap OS, a proprietary, context-aware operating system designed for natural interaction with your hands and voice. 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 Software Engineer to join Lens Studio at Snap Inc!
Requirements
- Strong computer science fundamentals and problem-solving skills
- Strong proficiency in C++ and experience with modern C++ development
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript
- Great communication skills; ability to work in a team and lead by example
- Pragmatic engineering judgment, with the ability to balance iteration speed, reliability, maintainability, and security
- Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, or similar
- Understanding of AI systems and agentic workflows
- Focus on engineering quality, including testing, maintainability, and performance
- BS in a technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of experience
- 6+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 3+ year of post-grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing or integrating agentic systems, including tool use, context management, evaluation, reliability, or integration into developer workflows
- Experience with multi-agent systems, agent harness engineering, context engineering, or building tools and ecosystems for AI agents
- Experience integrating AI or agentic capabilities into production developer workflows or software systems
- Experience with a 3D engine such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or a comparable real-time rendering platform
- Experience with build systems and developer infrastructure such as CMake, Conan, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar
- Experience with Qt, ImGui, or similar frameworks for building cross-platform desktop software
- Experience with JavaScript engines, embedded runtimes, or frameworks used to execute and integrate user-provided code
- Experience working on large or complex codebases
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and support features for Snapchat’s AR engine and Lens Studio, enabling AR experiences across Snapchat and Specs
- Build, integrate, and improve agentic development workflows and tooling
- Contribute to technical roadmap planning, architecture decisions, and technical specifications
- Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and technical discussions
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners across product, design, and engineering
- Contribute to improving code quality, reliability, performance, and developer productivity
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
