Software Engineer, Snap Inc.

iOS

$174-295k

Salary is partially dependant on applicant’s location. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

iOS

Swift

C++

Objective-C

OpenGL

Senior and Expert level

Los Angeles

New York

San Francisco Bay Area

4 days a week in office (Palo Alto, CA)

Social media & camera company

Job no longer available

Social media & camera company

1001+ employees

B2CAugmented RealitySocialSocial MediaMobile

Job no longer available

$174-295k

Salary is partially dependant on applicant’s location. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

iOS

Swift

C++

Objective-C

OpenGL

Senior and Expert level

Los Angeles

New York

San Francisco Bay Area

4 days a week in office (Palo Alto, CA)

1001+ employees

B2CAugmented RealitySocialSocial MediaMobile

Company mission

To empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Bachelor's degree in technical field such as computer science, mathematics, statistics or equivalent years of experience
7+ years of experience in developing mobile applications for the iOS environment

Desirable

Experience with Objective-C and iOS
Experience with Swift
Experience with C/C++
Experience with OpenGL or Metal

What the job involves

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 Snapchat’s 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

Our take

Snap Inc. is the social-media company behind Snapchat, a mobile app launched in 2011 that prioritises visual and emotive communication over traditional texting. Born from a desire to share real-time moments with authenticity, the app now boasts a massive global reach with daily active users surpassing 460M and monthly active users well beyond 900M.

After rejecting a billion-dollar acquisition offer from MEta Platforms (then Facebook) in 2023, Snapchat entered into a long-term rivalry with Meta's apps (most notably Instagram). Despite the competition, Snap has carved out a distinct place in the social-media landscape by innovating features such as the "Discover" tab, augmented-reality (AR) lenses, in-app gaming, paid subscriptions via Snapchat+, and robust ad-monetisation options.

Snap has yet to post a full-year profit since going public in 2017, but the company is clearly making progress. In Q1 2025 the net loss was narrowed to roughly $140M, down from $305M the year before, and revenue rose 14% to $1.36B. Advertising revenue remains periodic and macro-factors still pose headwinds, yet Snaps enduring popularity and its expanding product mix suggest that further success appears likely.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

-9% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.7)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)

May 2016

$1.8bn

SERIES F

Mar 2015

$200m

SERIES E

Total funding: $2.6bn

Company benefits

Up to 28 weeks of parental leave and return-to-work program
Adoption, surrogacy, infertility, and fertility preservation benefits
Backup child care coverage, center-based care support, & caregiver assistance
Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account
Short-term disability, long-term disability, basic life insurance, and AD&D insurance
Services to support your path to parenthood & beyond - fertility support & family planning via Carrot, SNOO, Hinge Health
Lactation rooms (based on office location) and breastmilk shipping coverage
For Snap, employees taking care of loved ones with complex, chronic, or ongoing care needs (i.e. parent with Dementia, spouse with Cancer, child with Autism), your family can save time, money, & stress with Wellthy
Comprehensive medical coverage, including PPO, HDHP with HSA, and HMO options
Dental coverage, including orthodontia benefits
Vision coverage, including frame and contact allowance and LASIK benefits
Free membership to One Medical for primary and urgent healthcare services
Business Travel Insurance
Gym perks and discounts
Team fitness classes and races
Sports leagues
Cooking and nutritional workshops
Well-being reimbursement
Unlimited access to virtual physical therapy with Anthem
15 sessions per year of mental health for you + dependents through Lyra
Generous time off and leave programs. In the US, this includes the following:
Up to 3 weeks (120 hours) of vacation time and 1 floating holiday for non-exempt team members
12 paid holidays per year
15 sick and safe days per year
Meditation and yoga classes
Speaker series, classes, and subscriptions to educational programs
Social gatherings, team outings, and volunteering programs
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!) Snap will also match 100% up to 3% of your contribution and then 50% on your 4th and 5th%
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, daycare and commuter
Health Savings Account with employer contributions
Rocket Lawyer memberships
Financial education programs
Snap exclusive discounts and perks
Compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

Company HQ

Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA

Leadership

Evan Spiegel

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Graduated from Stanford with a BS in Product Design.

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