Staff Software Engineer, iOS, Content, Level 6

Snapchat•Bellevue, WA

28d•$195,000 - $343,000•Onsite

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 Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world, every day. We're deeply committed to the well-being of everyone in our global community, which is why our values are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront. We're looking for an Staff Software Engineer, iOS to join the Content team in Snap Inc!

Requirements

We're looking for a seasoned iOS engineer with deep expertise in Swift and ObjectiveC.
Knowledge of software design patterns and iOS best practices.
Strong CS fundamentals (algorithms and data structures) and problem-solving skills
A strong track record of shipping polished, high-performance features at scale.
The ideal candidate has sharp product intuition, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence cross-team collaboration.
Be comfortable leading large technical efforts in ambiguous environments, balancing product goals with architectural sustainability.
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience
9+ years of post-Bachelor's software development experience; or Master's degree in a technical field + 8+ year of post-grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field +5+ years of post-grad software development experience
Experience with iOS application development

Nice To Haves

Experience working on content or media-heavy products is a strong plus.
Experience with Objective-C and iOS
Experience with Swift
Experience with C/C++

Responsibilities

Help shape the future of how Snapchatters discover and engage with content across the app - from Friend Stories to Spotlight to Creator-driven experiences
Drive stratigical decisions for content surfaces
Lead the development of complex, high-impact product features
Collaborate closely with Product, Design, Data, Machine Learning and Backend teams to deliver a seamless and performant user experience.
Simplify and evolve our content stack, driving both technical innovation and meaningful user impact.
Make architectural decisions, uphold a high bar for code quality.
Mentor engineers, champion best practices, and help define the long-term technical roadmap for content on iOS.

Benefits

Snap Inc. is its own community, so we've got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms.
Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap's long-term success!

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