Software Engineer, Snap
C++
$114-171k
+ This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs
Office located in Santa Monica, CA
Social media & camera company
Posted today
Social media & camera company
1001+ employees
Posted today
$114-171k
+ This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs
Office located in Santa Monica, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
Role
Who you are
- Strong 3D math and trigonometry skills
- Strong computer science fundamentals and C++ coding skills
- Proven knowledge of software and hardware rendering pipeline (Mobile, Console or PC)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field, or equivalent work experience
- Deep experience developing 3D engines or rendering techniques
- 1+ Years Experience with C++
Desirable
- Experience with OpenGL, Metal, Vulkan, or DirectX APIs
- Experience with GLSL, MSL, HLSL, Compute shaders
- Experience in optimization for mobile/console GPUs
- Experience in creating rendering engines
- Experience in creating unique/custom graphics algorithms and techniques
- Experience with PBR
- Personal 3D rendering related projects
What the job involves
- Collaborate with rendering and core engineers to incorporate new algorithms into the Lens engine
- Work on 3D engines and advanced algorithms utilizing the cutting edge capabilities of modern mobile GPUs
- Research advanced rendering effects to adopt for mobile GPUs and perform as efficiently as possible
- Develop new rendering materials and techniques for the 3D artist team to achieve the highest quality visuals on the mobile market
- Make an impact on the future of AR rendering technology - the sky’s the limit
Our take
Snap is the social media giant that owns Snapchat, a social media mobile app released in 2011. Created to serve as a more emotive communication form than texting, the app has gained mass popularity, reaching upwards of 400 million daily users worldwide.
After rejecting a billion dollar acquisition from Meta (then Facebook) in 2013, Snap has found itself in competition with the social media giant, particularly with Instagram. Despite this, the company has marked a place for itself in the ever competitive social media space through developing features like a Discover tab, augmented reality lenses, in-app games, ads and monetisation options, as well as launching its paid service, Snapchat+.
Snap has so far not earned an annual profit since going public in 2017, but as Snapchat's user base has continually increased it has nearly closed the gap. Like other tech companies it suffered in late 2022 due to a surprise drop in advertising revenue, but has been rebuilding to its former trajectory since then. Given Snapchat's lasting popularity amongst young people, further success appears likely.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
May 2016
$1.8bn
SERIES F
Mar 2015
$200m
SERIES E
Total funding: $2.6bn
Company benefits
- Paid maternity, paternity and family caregiver leave
- Adoption, surrogacy, infertility and fertility preservation benefits
- Backup child care coverage, caregiver assistance and digital maternity care support
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D insurance
- Comprehensive medical coverage, including PPO, HSA and HMO options
- Dental coverage, including orthodontia benefits
- Vision coverage, including LASIK benefits
- Gym perks and discounts
- Team fitness classes, hikes and races
- Sports leagues
- Cooking and nutritional workshops
- Generous time off and leave programmes
- Meditation and yoga classes
- Emotional and mental health support programmes and apps
- Social gatherings, team outings and volunteering programmes
- Speaker series, classes and subscriptions to educational programmes
- Snap Inc. provides a 401(k) plan that allows you to save on a pre-tax, Roth and after-tax basis for your retirement (yes, we even have the Mega Backdoor option!)
- Rocket Lawyer memberships
- Financial education programmes
- Compensation packages that let you share in Snap's long-term success!
- Have a teammate going through a tough time? Lend them a hand through our internal Snap-a-wish programme! We'll work hard to make sure they get the support they need.
Company values
- We Are Kind - We solve problems through action, make high-quality decisions and think with a strategic mindset
- We Are Smart - We solve problems through action, make high-quality decisions and think with a strategic mindset
- We Are Creative - We gracefully manage ambiguity, cultivate innovation and demonstrate an insatiable desire to learn
Company HQ
Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA
Articles
Leadership
Evan Spiegel
(CEO)Graduated from Standford with a BS in Product Design.
Bobby Murphy
(CTO)Studied Mathematical and Computational Science at Stanford.
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