Software Engineer, iOS, Level 4, Content Engineering

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 Companys 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. 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 a Software Engineer iOS to join the Content Foundation & Growth Team. The team is responsible for driving top-of-funnel user growth by building the foundational systems intelligence and experiences that help great content reach the right audiences at scale. The team powers discovery user engagement through scalable infrastructure data-driven innovation and platform-wide content experiences.

What youll do:

• Create and refine high performance mobile apps that push the limits of mobile technology

• Build fun new products that are very stable and run smoothly

• Design architect and implement well-tested Objective-C software which powers experiences in Snapchats camera

• Conceptualize develop and launch new features

• Carefully evaluate the technical tradeoffs of every decision

• Work with the Design team to hone in on the best UI and infrastructure practices

• Carry out code reviews to guarantee code quality

• Utilize AI tools and high velocity engineering workflows to design and ship scalable services while upholding rigorous standards for code correctness security and production ready quality code

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Proven understanding of Objective-C Runtime and processes which run under the hood

• Knowledge of the OS internals compilers optimization for low-power and mobile systems

• Proficiency with multithreading and performance optimization techniques for iOS

• Strong CS fundamentals (algorithms and data structures) and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of software design patterns and iOS best practices

• Proficiency in or a strong aptitude for leveraging AI tools to streamline development paired with the critical judgment to audit generated output for architectural integrity performance bottlenecks and security risks.

• Adaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools to remain at the forefront of engineering trends and modern development practices

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience

• 2 years of post-Bachelors software development experience; or Masters degree in a technical field 1 year of post-grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field

• Experience with iOS application development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Objective-C and iOS

• Experience with Swift

• Experience with C/C

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

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