Embedded Software Engineer, Power, Level 5

About the role

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 Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.

Specs Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Snap Inc. dedicated to making computing more human. The company develops Specs, advanced eyewear that seamlessly integrates digital experiences into the physical world.

Specs feature see-through lenses that place digital objects directly into three-dimensional space, powered by Snap OS, a proprietary, context-aware operating system designed for natural interaction with your hands and voice.

Specs Inc. also provides Lens Studio, a full suite of advanced developer tools that powers immersive augmented reality experiences across Specs, Snapchat, and other services.

We're looking for an Embedded Engineer to join the SPECS team!

What you’ll 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:

- Bachelor's Degree in computer science or electrical engineering or equivalent years of experience

- 6+ 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.