Software Engineer, Embedded, Level 5

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 .

Snapchat is a camera and messaging app that connects people to their friends and the world. Every day around the globe millions of people use Snapchat to communicate with friends build relationships play and learn. No matter where you are or how you express yourself its always the fastest way to share a moment!

Were looking for an Embedded Engineer to join the Spectacles team!

What youll do :

Lead or participate in the design architecture and implementation of embedded software in both prototype and shipping consumer products

Design and implement software or system development components at all layers of the system e.g. kernel synchronization primitives resource allocators memory management security I / O systems persistence Camera Audio etc

Participate in design reviews code review with peers and stakeholders to create reliable solutions

Triage product or system issues and debug / track / resolve by analyzing the sources of issues

Knowledge Skills & Abilities :

Familiarity with computer system architecture microprocessor and microcontroller fundamentals (caches buses memory controllers DMA etc.)

Software Development process skills including : source control bug tracking and design documentation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to read schematics and component data sheets

Strong analytical and software debugging skills

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelors Degree in computer science or electrical engineering or equivalent years of experience

7 years of experience with embedded software development and ARM architecture

Proficiency programming in C or C

Experience in one or more of the following areas : BSP / Board Support Package Operating Systems Linux Embedded OS Graphics Camera Audio and Display with a view towards writing performant and energy efficient solutions

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in power / performance optimizations including Linux kernel driver and user space applications.

Understanding of hardware design ability to read schematics

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 $209000-$313000 annually.

Zone B :

The base salary range for this position is $199000-$297000 annually.

Zone C :

The base salary range for this position is $178000-$266000 annually.

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

Key Skills

Dermatology,Accomodation,Corporate Marketing,Corporate Risk Management,Civil Quality Control,Computer Engineering

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 209000 - 313000