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Software Engineer, iOS, Level 3

Snap


Job Location:

Palo Alto, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 100000 - 150000
Posted: 8 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 5 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 operates Snapchat a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends family and the world and Specs Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human in addition to Bitmoji Saturn and other digital services.


Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world every day. Were 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.

Were looking for an iOS Software Engineer to join the Snapchat Messaging team building fast reliable and fun communication experiences used by millions every day. Youll work on our iOS app focusing on core chat media messaging notifications and realtime performance.

What youll do:

  • Design build and ship high-quality messaging features in the Snapchat iOS app

  • Improve reliability latency and performance of chat and media delivery on iOS

  • Collaborate with product design and backend teams to define and execute roadmap

  • Instrument analyze and A/B test features to drive messaging engagement and DAU

  • Uphold code quality testing and observability for a large-scale iOS codebase

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

  • Experience with iOS services or distributed systems

  • Solid understanding of networking async/concurrent programming and performance tuning on iOS

  • Ability to understand the operational aspects of your system and may participate in incident or hotfix investigation and resolution

  • Ability to collaborate and work well with others

  • Proven track record of shipping consumer iOS features end to end

Minimum Qualifications:

  • BS/BA degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or equivalent years of experience

  • 1 years of post-Bachelors software development experience; or Masters degree in a technical field

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please dont be shy and provide us some information.

Default Together Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster reinforce our values and serve our community customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this we practice a default together approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4 days per week.

At Snap we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race religious creed color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status sex gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth and 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring where applicable).

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community so weve 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 Snaps long-term success!

Compensation

In the United States work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidates starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills experience qualifications work location and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA WA NYC):

The base salary range for this position is $118000-$176000 annually.


Zone B:

The base salary range for this position is $112000-$167000 annually.

Zone C:

The base salary range for this position is $100000-$150000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

Required Experience:

IC


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