Job Summary:
Snap Inc is a technology company that empowers people to express themselves and communicate better through innovative products. They are seeking a Software Engineer, iOS to create high performance mobile apps and collaborate with design teams to enhance user experiences within Snapchat's camera functionalities.
Responsibilities:
• 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
• 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
Qualifications:
Required:
• 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
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience
• 2+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s 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:
• Experience with Objective-C and iOS
• Experience with Swift
• Experience with C/C++
• Experience with OpenGL or Metal
Company:
Snap is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in Venice, USA, with a team of 5001-10000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.