Generative Machine Learning Engineer, Snap
$168-252k
+ RSUs
Social media & camera company
Open for applications
Social media & camera company
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$168-252k
+ RSUs
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
- A proven passion for machine learning; you stay up-to-date with research and are excited about prototyping new ideas quickly
- Knowledge of mathematics and deep learning foundations
- Desire to solve open ambiguous problems
- Desire to grow professionally, learn and help others
- Ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external partners
- Ability to work independently
- Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field such as computer science, mathematics, statistics or equivalent years of experience
- 3+ years of research or engineering experience in one or more of the following: generative models, efficient models, segmentation, object detection, classification, tracking, or other related applications of machine learning
- Experience with the major deep learning frameworks: PyTorch or TensorFlow
- Strong track record of software development in Python or C++
Desirable
- Master's degree or PhD in a related technical field
- Experience developing real-time software for mobile applications
- Knowledge of GenAI, especially image and video generation foundations
- Knowledge of efficient model foundations
- Track record of successful projects in GenAI field
- Examples of your work such as open source projects, blog posts, Kaggle contests, top conference or journal publications, etc
What the job involves
- Snap’s camera supports real friendships through visual communication, self expression and storytelling. Moving forward, our camera will play a transformative role in how people experience the world around them, combining what they see in the real world, with all that’s available to them in the digital world
- We're looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to join our Generative ML team!
- Develop innovative machine learning technology and products that serve millions of Snapchatters
- Work on state of the art GenAI pipelines for image and video generation
- Deliver generative machine learning experiences on device
- Build cutting-edge augmented reality experiences using generative and diffusion models
- Partner with cross-functional Snap teams to explore and prototype new products
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.
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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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