Software Engineer, Spectacles C++, Level 4

About Snap Inc Snap Inc ( is a technology company that believes 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 ( Lens Studio ( and its AR glasses Spectacles ( The Spectacles team pushes the boundaries of technology to bring people closer together in the real world. Our fifth‑generation Spectacles, powered by Snap OS, showcase how standalone see‑through AR glasses make playing, learning, and working better together. What you’ll do: Design, improve, and support reusable components, interactions, frameworks, and SDKs that enable immersive experiences on Snap Spectacles Augmented Reality Glasses. Develop components of the operating system powering Spectacles, SnapOS. Participate in code and design reviews. Interact with design, interactive engineering, and product teams to shape and launch products. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience in one or more object–oriented languages such as C++, Kotlin, or Java. Experience delivering top quality, performant, and scalable code with extensive unit/functional testing. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related degree, or equivalent practical experience. 2+ years of post‑Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field plus 1+ year of post‑graduate software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field. Industry C++ development experience. Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years of experience building and shipping high‑performance code. Experience with operating systems, resource‑constrained devices, and 3D graphics. Practice designing SDKs, APIs, and platforms. Accommodations If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information ( Default Together Policy We practice a “default together” approach and expect team members to work in an office at least 4 days per week. EEO Statement Snap is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. Compensation In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The starting pay will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. It may be negotiable within the salary range for the position and may be modified. Zone A (CA, WA, NYC) – Base salary range: $157,000–$235,000 annually. Zone B – Base salary range: $149,000–$223,000 annually. Zone C – Base salary range: $133,000–$200,000 annually. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Snap